Pheosia rimosa, the black-rimmed prominent moth, fissured prominent or false-sphinx, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1864. It is found from coast to coast in North America, although it is less common in the south-eastern United States.
 The wingspan is 43–62 mm. Adults are dark black-brown and white. The forewings are white with a dark strip along the costa and along the entire lower margin. The hindwings are white with a dark blotch in the anal angle. Adults are on wing from spring to fall.
 The larvae feed on the leaves of Populus and Salix species. They resemble young hornworm larvae of the family Sphingidae. The color is variable and can be yellow, lavender, pink, green, brown or nearly black. Full-grown larvae can reach a length of about 45 mm. The species overwinters in the pupal stage.

Pheosia portlandia was previously treated as a distinct species, replacing P. rimosa in Pacific coastal forests. Research has concluded that Pheosia portlandia is a synonym of P. rimosa.

Taxonomy

harmful

Pheosia rimosa is considered a tree pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of various tree species, causing defoliation and potentially impacting the health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Pheosia rimosa can be considered a garden pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of various plants, including those commonly found in gardens, which can lead to defoliation and damage to the aesthetic appeal and health of the garden plants.

garden pest

Pheosia rimosa can be considered a crop pest because its larvae have been known to feed on the leaves of certain crop plants, potentially causing damage and reducing crop yield if infestations are severe.

crop pest

Pheosia rimosa is considered a pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of trees, garden plants, and certain crop plants, causing defoliation and potential damage to the health and yield of these plants.

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