White-blotched Prominent
Common NameWhite-blotched Prominent
Scientific NameSymmerista albifrons
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyPhalerinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, beech
Flight PeriodMay to September (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are distinctive, often green with yellow stripes and a red head, feeding on deciduous tree leaves. They overwinter as pupae in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent white blotch on the forewing, the overall mottled green and brown camouflage, and the fuzzy body typical of prominent moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled green, brown, and white forewings, featuring a prominent white blotch near the costa and a robust, hairy body.
