Orange-tailed Prominent
Common NameOrange-tailed Prominent
Scientific NameHyperaeschra georgica
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark grey, black, orange
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a yellow lateral stripe and feed on oak leaves. They pupate in a cocoon in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled dark grey forewings and the prominent bright orange dorsal stripe on the abdomen, which is visible when the moth is at rest.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with mottled dark grey and black forewings, often with lighter grey markings, and a distinctive bright orange dorsal stripe on the abdomen.
