White Prominent
Common NameWhite Prominent
Scientific NamePheosia rimosa
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, orange, black, cream
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, including southern Canada and much of the eastern United States
Host PlantsPopulus (poplar, aspen), Salix (willow), Betula (birch)
Flight PeriodMay to September (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown, often with a prominent 'hump' on the abdomen, and feed on the leaves of host trees. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white forewings with a large, irregular orange patch bordered by black, and a prominent tuft of scales on the thorax. The hindwings are typically plain white.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fuzzy, cream-colored body and white forewings marked with prominent, irregular orange and black patches, giving it a cryptic appearance.
