Best Notodontidae

The puss moth (Cerura vinula) is a large moth species found across Europe and parts of Asia. The adult moth features a white and grey furry body that resembles a cat, providing camouflage against tree bark. In contrast to the docile adult, its caterpillar uses a defensive strategy where it extends r...

The lesser swallow prominent moth (*Pheosia gnoma*) is a European species whose larvae feed primarily on birch trees, closely resembling but generally smaller than the swallow prominent moth.

The iron prominent moth (*Notodonta dromedarius*) is a Palearctic moth named for its rust-colored, metallic-looking tufts of hair, with larvae that commonly consume oak and birch leaves.

The coxcomb prominent moth (*Ptilodon capucina*) is a European Notodontidae species identifiable by a large, raised tuft of hair on its thorax and irregularly shaped wings ending in a notch.

The lobster moth, Stauropus fagi, is a nocturnal member of the prominent moth family Notodontidae found across much of the Palearctic region. Its common name refers chiefly to the unusual caterpillar, which has greatly elongated front legs, raised rear segments, and a defensive posture that can sugg...

The pale prominent moth (Pterostoma palpina) is a notable Eurasian insect recognized for its extremely furry legs and bark-like grey camouflage on its wings.

The swallow prominent moth (Pheosia tremula) is a notable Eurasian insect distinguished by its striking wing patterns and its larvae's preference for aspen trees.

The pebble prominent moth (Eligmodonta ziczac) is a notable Eurasian moth species distinguished by its jagged wing margins and larval diet of aspen and willow.

The Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth is a North American species remarkable for its exceptional camouflage, as its forewings perfectly mimic the appearance of dry oak leaves.

The Swallow Prominent is a European moth recognized by the distinctive swallow-tail-like white wedge on its hindwings, with larvae that primarily feed on aspen and poplar trees.

Inhabiting forests across Europe and the Palearctic, the Coxcomb Prominent moth is distinguished by the large, coxcomb-like toothed crest on its thorax and deeply scalloped wings.

The Pale Prominent is a moth found across Europe and parts of Asia, notable for the male's heavily feathered antennae and its ability to resemble broken wood when resting.

Found throughout Europe and the Palearctic, the Pebble Prominent is a species of moth named for the distinct pebble-like tufts on its otherwise grey and brown patterned wings.

The White Furcula Moth is a North American notodontid moth named for its white, gray-marked wings and its larva's unique forked tail used to deter predators.

The Black-etched Prominent is a North American moth notable for the distinct dark lines etched across its pale forewings and its prominent, tail-bearing caterpillars.

The Double-toothed Prominent is a North American moth named for the unique serrated appearance of its elm-feeding larvae, which feature two prominent thoracic teeth.

The Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth is a North American insect whose brightly colored larvae are notorious for aggressively defoliating shade trees, oaks, and walnuts.

The Pine Processionary is a highly destructive moth species in southern Europe and North Africa, whose larvae form conspicuous processions and carry dangerous urticating hairs.

The Oak Processionary is a European moth whose larvae are notable forest pests, moving in nose-to-tail processions and possessing toxic urticating hairs that cause skin rashes.