Semi-aurate Prominent
Common NameSemi-aurate Prominent
Scientific NameNeola semiaurata
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic green, brown, and white mottled forewings that mimic lichen or bark, and its shaggy appearance. Look for the specific pattern of transverse lines.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings cryptically patterned in mottled shades of green, brown, and white, resembling lichen or bark, with subtle transverse lines and a shaggy thorax.
