Gray-patched Prominent
Common NameGray-patched Prominent
Scientific NameDasylophia thyatiroides
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes and feed on oak leaves, pupating in a cocoon in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled gray and brown forewing pattern with dark patches and a prominent raised tuft on the thorax. Its size and association with oak woodlands are also good indicators.
Description
This moth has cryptically patterned forewings in shades of gray, brown, and black, often with a prominent raised tuft on the thorax. Its mottled appearance provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.
