71.022 Maple Prominent Copyright Martin Evans
71.022 Maple Prominent and Coxcomb Prominent Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 71.022 Maple Prominent Copyright Martin Evans

Notodontidae

71.022 Maple Prominent Ptilodon cucullina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Local

Similar species: Coxcomb Prominent Ptilodon capucina has a more scalloped edge to the forewing which lacks the large area of white scales along its outer edge.

Forewing: 15 to 20mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, parkland, scrub, hedgerows, amenity planting and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Field Maple and occasionally Sycamore or cultivated Acer spp. It pupates in a tough cocoon in the leaf litter, in moss on a tree trunk or in loose soil.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on oak and elms.