Green-patched Prominent
Common NameGreen-patched Prominent
Scientific NameCoelodasys errucata
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, green, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with pale stripes, feeding on oak leaves. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive green and brown camouflage pattern, the prominent 'hump' or tufts on its thorax, and its association with oak trees.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a highly cryptic pattern of mottled brown and green patches, featuring prominent raised tufts on its thorax and forewings, giving it a rugged, bark-like appearance.
