Ptilodon cucullina
Ptilodon cucullina, the maple prominent, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found in Europe.
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The wingspan is 35–40 mm. The moths are on wing from May to July depending on the location.
Figs. 4, 4a, 4b larvae after last moult
The larvae feed on Acer campestris and sometimes Acer pseudoplatanus.
External links
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Wikispecies has information related to Ptilodon.
- Kimber, Ian. "71.022 BF2009 Maple Prominent Ptilodon cucullina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)". UKMoths. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- Lepiforum e.V.
- De Vlinderstichting (in Dutch)
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