71.006 BF1996 - Alder Kitten - Notodontidae - Furcula bicuspis

71.006 BF1996 - Notodontidae - Notodontinae - Furcula bicuspis - Alder Kitten

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Notodontidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Told from the other Kittens by the central cross-band and lines on the forewing which are a rich blackish-grey. The cross-band being “pinched in” at the leading edge.

Distribution: A resident species that is uncommon but well established in some areas of Derbyshire. Recorded each year in small numbers. It is scarce in the lowlands but has been recorded from the south of the county.

Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing May – June

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 30-35mm
Forewing: 16-19mm

Food Plant: Birch (Betula) as well as alder (Alnus glutinosa).

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