Notodontidae -
Prominent Moths |
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 There are around 3,500 species of medium-sized moths in this family. Most of the moths in this family are gray, olive green, tan, or brown. Some species have black spots or streaks.
Prominent moths are nocturnal and are found in all parts of the world, but the largest number of species are found in tropical areas in the New World.
Most
species have thick, furry bodies and long, narrow forewings. Most of the moths in this family fold their wings in a tent-shape when they are at rest. Many species have tufts of hair on their forewings that poke up when the moth's wings are folded. Many of the caterpillars in this family raise both ends of their body when they are disturbed. Larvae in this family pupate underground.
World Status Key
 Least Concern  Near Threatened  Vulnerable  Endangered  Critically Endangered  Extinct in Wild  Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.
US Status Key
 Threatened in US  Threatened in NH  Endangered in US  Endangered in NH  Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game
New Hampshire Species
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New Hampshire Species
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Sigmoid Prominent - Clostera albosigma
Clostera strigosa
Angus's Datana - Datana angusii
Datana modesta
White Furcula - Furcula borealis
Furcula modesta
Furcula occidentalis
Gluphisia avimacula
Gluphisia lintneri
Common Gluphisia - Gluphisia septentrionis
Wavy-lined Heterocampa - Heterocampa biundata
Maple Prominent - Heterocampa guttivitta
Oblique Heterocampa - Heterocampa obliqua
Double-lined Prominent - Lochmaeus bilineata
Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth - Lochmaeus manteo
Mottled Prominent - Macrurocampa marthesia
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White-dotted Prominent - Nadata gibbosa
Double-toothed Prominent - Nerice bidentata
Notodonta scitipennis
Notodonta simplaria
Elegant Prominent - Odontosia elegans
White-Streaked Prominent - Oligocentria lignicolor
Red-washed Prominent - Oligocentria semirufescens
Angulose Prominent - Peridea angulosa
Oval-based Prominent - Peridea basitriens
Chocolate Prominent - Peridea ferruginea
Black-rimmed Prominent - Pheosia rimosa
Plain Schizura - Schizura apicali
Chestnut Schizura - Schizura badia
Morning-glory Prominent - Schizura ipomoeae
Black-blotched Schizura - Schizura leptinoides
Unicorn Caterpillar Moth - Schizura unicornis |
Additional Information
Key:  Profile  Photos  Video  Audio  NH Species
Double-toothed Prominent - Nerice bidentata
The double-toothed prominent is found throughout eastern North America. The caterpillar is found on elm trees.
Source: Butterflies and Moths of North America Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Maple Prominent - Heterocampa guttivitta
The maple prominent is also known as the saddled prominent. The caterpillar is found on apple, beech, birches, maples, sumacs, and other trees.
Source: Butterflies and Moths of North America Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
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There are around 3,500 species of medium-sized moths in this family. Most of the moths in this family are gray, olive green, tan, or brown. Some species have black spots or streaks.