22,749 observationsLeast Concern
White-dotted Prominent
Nadata gibbosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Notodontidae βΊGenus: Nadata
About
The rough prominent (Nadata gibbosa) is a moth of the family Notodontidae, possibly in the subfamily Notodontidae. It is also known as the white-dotted prominent and the tawny prominent. This common moth is found across North America from the northern boreal forests to as far south as Florida. It is most common in deciduous forests at some elevation. It is nocturnal but attracted to lights. The moths start to fly soon after dusk and return to...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White-dotted Prominent is Nadata gibbosa.
- White-dotted Prominent belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White-dotted Prominent belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- White-dotted Prominent belongs to the class Insecta.
- White-dotted Prominent belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- White-dotted Prominent belongs to the family Notodontidae.
- White-dotted Prominent belongs to the genus Nadata.