Georgian Prominent
Common NameGeorgian Prominent
Scientific NamePeridea georgica
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)48
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, American beech
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on foliage, then drop to the ground to pupate in the soil, overwintering as pupae. Typically one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and grey forewing pattern with a prominent dark discal spot and a pale, wavy subterminal line. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown, grey, and white forewings, featuring a cryptic pattern that resembles tree bark. The robust, hairy thorax matches the wing coloration.
