Eastern White-blotched Prominent
Common NameEastern White-blotched Prominent
Scientific NameSymmerista albifrons
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)42
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, greenish-brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, beech
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, primarily oaks. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive large, irregular white blotch on the forewing, often outlined in dark brown or black, against a background of mottled grey-green and brown. The raised thoracic tuft is also a key feature.
Description
This moth has a mottled, cryptic pattern of grey, white, and greenish-brown on its forewings, featuring a prominent, irregular white blotch near the center and dark wavy lines. Its body is stout and hairy, with a raised tuft on the thorax.
