Drab Prominent
Common NameDrab Prominent
Scientific NameNotodonta anceps
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdrab green, grey, brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, aspen, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host tree leaves, larvae feed on foliage, and pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall drab greenish-grey coloration, the prominent dorsal tuft on the thorax, and subtle darker markings on the forewings, often with a faint longitudinal streak.
Description
A medium-sized, stout-bodied moth with drab greenish-grey forewings mottled with darker grey and brown markings, featuring a prominent dorsal tuft on the thorax.
