Pale Prominent
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Pterostoma palpina
Occurs throughout much of Britain, commonest in the south.
Mainly nocturnal.
The Larva is bluish green, with white dorsal and lateral lines, and a black edged yellow stripe along the spiracles.
The Larvae feeds on Poplar & Sallow.
The moth survives winter as a pupa.
Beyond the black scaled tooth-like forewing projection the inner margin is notched.
Long labial palps and tufts on the tail segment, give an elongated appearance.
The antennae of the Female are pectinated, but the teeth are shorter than those of the Male; and the blackish streak on the wings are usually less defined
Flying period ranges from the start of April to the start of September.