Photo © David G Green
Three-humped Prominent
Notodonta tritophus
Checklist Number71.015 [B&F: 2002]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Notodontidae |
| Subfamily: | Notodontinae |
| Genus: | Notodonta |
| Species: | tritophus |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) from mainland Europe, appearing in southern England. First recorded in Britain in Bedfordshire in 1907, with a total of ten in the 20th Century, subsequently recorded in Kent in 2004 and 2006. In Hampshire recorded at Havant and Waterlooville in 1920. On the Isle of Wight, recorded at Freshwater in 1956 and Cranmore in 1960. Wingspan 54-62 mm. Although fairly distinctive, could be confused with both Iron Prominent N. dromedarius and Pebble Prominent N. ziczac, and it is unlikely that records of this species will be accepted unless the specimen is retained for examination. Larva feeds on Aspen, Black Poplar and White Poplar, no evidence of breeding in the UK.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater (SZ38) | 19/08/1956 | - | Sam Knill-Jones | Adult |
| Cranmore (SZ38) | 02/08/1960 | - | J Lobb | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain (SU61) | 7488 | one | Sperring | Adult |
