Hollow-spotted Prominent
Common NameHollow-spotted Prominent
Scientific NameSchizura ipomoeae
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, elm, willow, apple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on various deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, undergoing complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown forewings with the characteristic pale, hollow-centered spots, often outlined in darker brown. The robust body and typical 'prominent' moth posture are also indicative.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with mottled reddish-brown to grayish-brown forewings, characterized by distinctive pale, often hollow-centered, irregular spots near the discal area.
