Coxcomb prominent

Forests and Woodlands

Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas

For adult coxcomb prominent, you can use light traps since many moth species are attracted to light. For caterpillar stages, provide host plants that they are known to feed on, such as willow, sallow or poplar leaves.

In the deciduous forests of Europe and the Palearctic region, the larval stage of coxcomb prominent can often be found feeding on the leaves of sycamore, beech, and other broad-leaved trees. To find the pupae, look beneath the leaf litter or in the soil close to the host plants, as they typically pupate in a cocoon amongst debris. Adults are nocturnal and are attracted to light, so for observation, setting up a light trap in these forested areas during the flight season is an effective method. Despite the stages of growth and development taking place in different locations, they are all within or near the habitat of the host plants.

The adult coxcomb prominent is best searched for at night when moths are most active, while caterpillars and pupae should be searched for during daylight hours, particularly in the late spring to summer months.

Mild, dry, and calm nights are ideal for spotting adult coxcomb prominent, as they will be more active. For caterpillars and pupae, look on warm, sunny days when they are more likely to be feeding or basking.