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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| Genus: | Ptilodon |
| Species: | P. cucullina |
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The wingspan is 35–40 mm. The moths are on wing from May to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Acer campestris and sometimes Acer pseudoplatanus.
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- 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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