Notodontidae: Notodontinae

08733 Plumed Prominent Ptilophora plumigera, (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

BF2013 (ABH71.024)

Christophstal, October 2013
Christophstal, October 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, October 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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On Field Maple, Christophstal, May 2014
On Field Maple, Christophstal, May 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
On Field Maple, Christophstal, May 2014
On Field Maple, Christophstal, May 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
On Field Maple, Christophstal, January 2013
On Field Maple, Christophstal, January 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General InformationOverwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 35-45mm
Flying: One generation, November-December
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in January 2014

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 25 October to 25 October

Recorded date range (Egg): 19 January to 19 January