71.018 Lesser Swallow Prominent Copyright Martin Evans
71.018 Lesser Swallow Prominent Copyright Martin Evans
71.018 Lesser Swallow Prominent female Copyright Martin Evans
71.018 Lesser Swallow Prominent Copyright Martin Evans
71.018 Lesser Swallow Prominent and Swallow Prominent Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 71.018 Lesser Swallow Prominent Copyright Martin Evans

Notodontidae

71.018 Lesser Swallow Prominent Pheosia gnoma (Fabricius, [1777])

Common

Similar species: Swallow Prominent Pheosia tremula has a grey-brown and less distinct wedge running at least half way from trailing corner of wing towards the wingbase. Lesser Swallow Prominent has a shorter distinct white wedge.

Forewing: 20 to 26mm

Habitats: Damp woodland, scrub, heathland, moorland, marshes, fens, amenity planting and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Silver Birch and Downy Birch. In captivity it will accept sallows. It pupates in a tough cocoon in the soil.