Furcula furcula SALLOW KITTEN England

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Notodontidae. First named by Clerk in 1759

Colour: Forewings white with a large grey middle band. Hind-wings white with grey dotted margin. Similar to the Poplar Kitten, but generally smaller and the shape of the black line forming the outer margin of the central band; this is always more or less angled or dentate towards the front margin of the wings, whereas, in the poplar kitten, this portion of the line forms a clean curve.

Size: Wingspan 27-37 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 Salix trees, hence the common name ‘Sallow Kitten’. This species has the widest distribution found throughout the United Kingdom.

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

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