Species Detail

Double-toothed Prominent

Nerice bidentata Walker, 1855

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Attributes of Nerice bidentata


Family: Prominents (Notodontidae)

Identification: Easily recognized by the doubly toothed blackish band that separates grayish brown lower half of forewing from light to dark brown upper half. Note variable white edging along toothed band. Hindwing brown, darker toward margin.

Life history: Not reported

Flight: April-September.

Wing span: 3-4 cm.

Caterpillar hosts: Elms.

Adult food: Not reported

Habitat: Not reported

Range: Common throughout eastern North America.

Conservation: Not reported

NatureServe Global Status: Not reported

Management needs: Not reported

Documented Records for Nerice bidentata



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