Red-washed Prominent
Common NameRed-washed Prominent
Scientific NamePeridea basitriens
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, greyish-green
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, beech
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with white stripes and feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish wash on the forewings, the mottled brown and grey coloration, and the prominent, often greyish-green, tuft on the thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and reddish-brown forewings, often featuring a distinct reddish wash and a prominent greyish-green thoracic tuft.
