Furcula bifida POPLAR KITTEN England

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Notodontidae. First named by Brahm in 1787

Colour: Forewing forewings are grey, with a broad, dark grey central band. Hind-wings grey-white. Similar in appearance to Sallow Kitten, this species is however usually larger, and the outer edge of the grey wing bar is more smoothly curved with a prominent darker edge.

Size: Wingspan 35-45 mm

Comments & Applications:  Kitten moths derive their common name from their cute fluffy grey-white appearance ‘pussycat moths’ – the larvae of this species feed on Populus trees, hence the common name ‘Poplar Kitten’. This species has a restricted distribution in the United Kingdom, occurring mostly in southern England and Wales.

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Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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