Northern Finned Prominent
Common NameNorthern Finned Prominent
Scientific NameOdontosia elegans
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)44
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black, tan
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNorthern North America (Canada, northern United States)
Host Plantsbirch, aspen, poplar
Flight PeriodApril to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with white stripes, feeding on the leaves of host trees. They pupate in the soil over winter, emerging as adults in the spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent 'fin' or tuft of scales on the inner margin of the forewing, the overall cryptic gray-brown coloration, and its preference for northern deciduous forest habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled gray, brown, and black forewings featuring wavy lines and a distinctive raised tuft of scales, giving it a 'finned' appearance on the inner margin.
