Notodontidae

71.014 Large Dark Prominent Notodonta torva (Hübner, [1803])

Immigrant

Similar species: Iron Prominent Notodonta dromedarius is darker with yellow and red markings.

Forewing: 19 to 25mm

Habitats: On the European mainland it inhabits damp woodland and bogs.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: On the European mainland the larva feeds on Aspen, poplars, birches and willows. It pupates in the soil.