Pale Prominent
Common NamePale Prominent
Scientific NamePolypogon tentacularia
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorspale brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsaspen, poplar, willow, birch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green with a pale stripe, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic prominent tufts of scales on the thorax and forewings. The overall pale grey-brown coloration and the specific wing shape are also helpful.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale greyish-brown forewings, often mottled, and distinctive prominent tufts of scales on its thorax and forewings, giving it a somewhat rugged appearance.
