Harvey's Prominent
Common NameHarvey's Prominent
Scientific NameFentonia harveyi
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white, yellow
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, elm, basswood
Flight PeriodMay to August (sometimes a second brood in September)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown and feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They undergo complete metamorphosis, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive lichen-like camouflage pattern of green, brown, and white on the forewings, often with wavy dark lines and small yellow markings. The feathery antennae are also a key feature.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with forewings cryptically patterned in shades of green, brown, and white, resembling lichen or bark. It features wavy lines and small yellow spots on the forewings, and has prominent, feathery antennae.
