ANIMALIA » INSECTA » LEPIDOPTERA (butterflies & moths)
Family Notodontidae (prominents & allies) » Subfamily Notodontinae
___Pheosia gnoma (Fabricius, [1777]) | 71.018 (BF2006)
Description of Adult
Forewing length 20-26 mm. The silvery-white forewing has bold black and brown markings along the edges. Diagnostic feature is the clean white ‘wedge’ shape. Very similar to the Swallow Prominent (Pheosia tremula).
Larva & Foodplant
The larva feeds on birch (Betula).
Flight Season, Habitat, Status & Distribution
The adult flies in 2 generations in May and June, and later in August. It is found in Woodland, heathland, parks and gardens. Common and widespread throughout Britain.
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