Ptilodon cucullina - Maple Prominent
The Maple Prominent is a moth of the Notodontidae family. It is found throughout Britain and mainland Europe. The wingspan is 35–40 mm. The moths are on wing from May to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on Acer campestris and sometimes Acer pseudoplatanus.
This moth was found at only five locations in Gloucestershire in 2014 - all on the Cotswold Hills. This 20mm final instar caterpillar was bred from an egg laid by an adult Maple Prominent moth at Thrupp, Gloucestershire, in July 2015.
Thanks to everyone who takes the time to view and comment on my photographs – it is greatly appreciated and encouraging!
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Ptilodon cucullina - Maple Prominent
The Maple Prominent is a moth of the Notodontidae family. It is found throughout Britain and mainland Europe. The wingspan is 35–40 mm. The moths are on wing from May to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on Acer campestris and sometimes Acer pseudoplatanus.
This moth was found at only five locations in Gloucestershire in 2014 - all on the Cotswold Hills. This 20mm final instar caterpillar was bred from an egg laid by an adult Maple Prominent moth at Thrupp, Gloucestershire, in July 2015.
Thanks to everyone who takes the time to view and comment on my photographs – it is greatly appreciated and encouraging!
© Roger Wasley 2015 all rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited.