Kebnat
INSECTS

Linden Prominent

Ellida caniplaga

Insects
Native
Linden Prominent, photo 1 of 5
Linden Prominent, Caterpillar
Linden Prominent, photo 3 of 5

Butterfly or moth in the family Notodontidae.

There are 85 observations of Linden Prominent in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Outaouais and Laurentides, and it has been reported in 7 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and become rare from August to April.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montérégie35
  2. Outaouais34
  3. Laurentides5
  4. Estrie5
  5. Capitale-Nationale3
  6. Montréal2
  7. Mauricie1

What the caterpillar eats

American basswoodTilia americana

Similar species

Common Gluphisia MothGluphisia septentrionis
Alternate WoodlingEgira alternans
Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar MothLochmaeus manteo
Angulose ProminentPeridea angulosa
Asteroid MothCucullia asteroides