Gold-striped Prominent
Common NameGold-striped Prominent
Scientific NamePtilodon capucina
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsorange, brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, hazel, elm, lime, willow, aspen
Flight PeriodMay to September (two generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with yellow stripes and a reddish head, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown forewings with faint venation, pale hindwings, and a characteristic raised tuft on the thorax (though not prominent in this dorsal view). The overall warm coloration and robust body are distinctive.
Description
A medium-sized moth with warm reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings featuring subtle darker lines, and pale cream hindwings. The body is robust and furry.
