Notodontidae: Notodontinae

08732 Pale Prominent Pterostoma palpina, (Clerck, 1759)

BF2011 (ABH71.020)

Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 20th June 2015.
Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 20th June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 20th June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. Male. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. Male. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

This species has distinctive long labial palps and tufts on the tail segment.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 18-25mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, open spaces and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, white, yellow, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5