The Pebble Prominent (Notodonta ziczac)

I was lucky to find this Pebble Prominent Moth Larva on a poplar shoot, which was sprouting up out of the lawn.

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Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Indeed strange caterpillar; never seen before. Posted 13 years ago
1. Bridget Charity Rendall
  
  Grizzly Bear
  
  I hope someone can help it is very annoying when you can't identify a species! :) Posted 13 years ago
2. 1. Frankhuizen Photography
    
    Lion
    
    I know what you mean! I want to identify all my photos but a caterpillar is not my strong point.
    Joost do you know? Posted 13 years ago
  2. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    No worries Bridget, some categories of species are really hard to identify. This indeed sounds like a fine job for Joost:
    
    Joost Thissen Posted 13 years ago
  3. 1. Bridget Charity Rendall
      
      Grizzly Bear
      
      I have had a suggestion for my critter - The larva of the Pebble Prominent Moth, would anyone be able to substantiate this, be really helpful if you could. It has the correct physique but I can't find one this colour!
      
      Joost Thissen
      Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        I'm not knowledgeable in this area at all, but just by searching for that name I get various matches looking like the signature shape of your photo. So I think it's a good match. Unfortunately, Wikpedia has no dedicated page for this specie, so you can't "officially" identify it in JungleDragon other than in the title. Upon a second look, this moth really does look strange :) Posted 13 years ago

Bridget Charity Rendall

Grizzly Bear

Indeed the moth does look strange will have to keep an eye out for it :) Thanks for your feedback though :) Posted 13 years ago

Bridget Charity Rendall

Grizzly Bear

Yes found it on wiki Notodonta ziczac Ferdy Christant
Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago

Bridget Charity Rendall

Grizzly Bear

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notodonta_ziczac Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago

The Notodonta ziczac

The Pebble Prominent is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found in Europe ranging to Central Asia.

The wingspan is 40-45 mm. The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Poplar, primarily Populus tremula and Willow.

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Species identified by Bridget Charity Rendall