71.013 BF2003 - Pebble Prominent - Notodontidae - Notodonta ziczac

71.013 BF2003 - Notodontidae - Notodontidae - Notodonta ziczac - Pebble Prominent

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Notodontidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The moth is easy to identify by the large dark “pebble-like” patch on the outer area of the otherwise yellow-brown forewing. The “Pebble” is bordered by a black curved mark and a white wedge.

Distribution: A resident species widely distributed and locally fairly common in Derbyshire.

Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing May-June

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 40-45mm
Forewing: 17-24mm

Food Plant: Sallow (Salix) and poplar (Populus).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton & Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

Pebble Prominent – Notodonta ziczac

Pebble Prominent – Notodonta ziczac