Peridea anceps
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Peridea anceps Goeze, 1781
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The Great Prominent (Peridea anceps) is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found in Central and Southern Europe and North Africa.
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The wingspan is 50–65 mm. The moth flies from April to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Oak.
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