Pheosia rimosa explained
Pheosia rimosa, the black-rimmed prominent moth, fissured prominent or false-sphinx, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1864.[1] [2] It is found from coast to coast in North America, although it is less common in the south-eastern United States.[3]
The wingspan is 43–62 mm.[4] Adults are on wing from spring to fall.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Populus and Salix species.
Subspecies
- Pheosia rimosa rimosa
- Pheosia rimosa taiwanognoma Nakamura, 1973 (Taiwan)
Taxonomy
Pheosia portlandia was previously treated as a distinct species, replacing P. rimosa in Pacific coastal forests. Research has concluded that Pheosia portlandia is a synonym of P. rimosa.
Notes and References
- Web site: Savela . Markku . Pheosia rimosa Packard, 1864 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 14, 2018.
- Web site: 930012.00 – 7922 – Pheosia rimosa – Black-rimmed Prominent – Packard, 1864 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . November 11, 2020.
- Web site: McLeod . Robin . August 24, 2013 . Species Pheosia rimosa - Black-rimmed Prominent - Hodges#7922 . BugGuide . November 11, 2020.
- Web site: Robinson, E. . Anweiler, G. G. . amp . Species Details Pheosia rimosa . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . November 11, 2020.
