66.001 BF1631 - December Moth - Lasiocampidae - Poecilocampa populi

66.001 BF1631 - Lasiocampidae - Poecilocampa populi - December Moth

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Lasiocampidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The male is usually much smaller than the female and has feathered antennae used to detect the scent of unmated females. Diagnostic due to the time of the year the moth is on the wing. Unlikely to be confused with any other moth.

Distribution: A resident and locally common species but wide spread throughout the county. Usually associated with old deciduous woodland.

Flight Period: January / October / November / December / - On the wing October – January – One generation.Otherwise seldom seen.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 30-35mm
Forewing: 15-21mm

Food Plant: Broadleaf Trees, Oak, Birch and Elm.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: 1 & 2: Female – / 3 ,4, 5, & 6 – Note the feathered antennae of the Male – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©

December Moth – Poecilocampa populi

December Moth – 30/11/2024 – Melbourne, Tony Davison

December Moth - 30/11/2024 - Melbourne, Tony Davison