Swallow Prominent vs December Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallow Prominent | December Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheosia tremula | Poecilocampa populi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | Wingspan 44-60mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swallow Prominent
A pale grey-white moth with a distinctive dark wedge-shaped mark along the inner edge of each forewing. It has a deeply toothed trailing wing edge.
Did You Know?
Its name comes from the deeply notched trailing edge of the hindwings which gives them a swallow-tail like appearance.
December Moth
A dark, hairy moth that flies in the coldest months of the year, from November to January. Its cold-season activity is an adaptation to avoid parasitoids and predators.
Did You Know?
Males fly actively on freezing nights, using antifreeze proteins in their blood to stay airborne.