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Poplar Kitten - Dave Evans
71.007 BF1998  – Poplar Kitten  – Furcula bifida  – (Brahm, 1787)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Notodontidae  >> Cerurinae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Sallow Kitten
ID pointers: Similar in appearance to Sallow Kitten, this species is slightly larger and the outer edge of the grey cross-band on the forewing is more smoothly curved with a prominent dark edge
Distribution:  (Last record: 29 April 2025 at Stonebroom / Staveley )  –   A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire, being confined to the eastern side of the county.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June –   May – June Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 22 February 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 35-45mm
Forewing: 16-22mm Food Plant: Poplar (Populus),, aspen (P. tremula) and sallow (Salix).
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Jonathan Bradley / Sid Morris
Last Recorded General Area – Stonebroom / Staveley
Selected Images:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans ©

Poplar Kitten - Dave Evans
Poplar Kitten – Dave Evans
Poplar Kitten - Dave Evans


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1907 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 1915 - 1951)
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Distribution Map for Furcula bifida

Found 91 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 19 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 72 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Furcula bifida

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Monthly Records By Year: Furcula bifida
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Furcula bifida
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Furcula bifida
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Recordings By Year: Furcula bifida
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Furcula bifida
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Furcula bifida
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Furcula bifida

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Furcula bifida – 91 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y21/08/20251adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44668757
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N15/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43957131
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H29/04/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41272904
StonebroomSK45E29/04/20251adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41659589
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H29/07/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37494441
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A05/07/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39934564
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A25/05/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39934149
BelperSK34N07/05/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35804624
Findern GardenSK33A16/08/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34638096
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H09/08/20232adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32409977
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H28/07/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32002749
GardenSK43T07/05/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30256298
SandiacreSK43T07/05/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34090311
BelperSK34U20/05/20221adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35335491
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165526
Ninelands RoadSK28F13/06/20211adultBlues, Clarevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27392823
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/06/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35164684
Garden, WaltonSK36U05/06/20211adultPalethorpe, Amandavc57_irecords_extractiBRC41046741
Havercroft RoadSK38L26/04/20201AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36367895
Norton LeesSK38L22/06/20191adultMELLA, Mr P.J.Danes_2019-20211566
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X27/07/20181AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34621289
Marlborough Road, Long EatonSK43X27/07/20181adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC7921424
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T29/05/20181AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPR6W
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X23/08/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQGFY
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/06/20161AdultH.C. Haywardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPYVQ
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A29/05/20162AdultHallam, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ4ZT
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T09/05/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQJLM
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W21/08/20151AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQG5W
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J03/07/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45699054
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F27/06/20151AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQFXX
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A05/08/20141AdultHallam, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPPSH
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X02/06/20141AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQITP
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26Q09/08/20131AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJXEX
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R18/08/20121AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKA14
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W20/08/20111AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPLWG
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R03/08/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJT24
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z06/06/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512557
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z06/06/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJRQZ
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R01/06/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKZZ3
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R21/08/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKX82
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R15/08/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKWZE
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R14/08/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJQA4
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R11/08/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJQ8V
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R20/05/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKCZU
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W20/05/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKD0P
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D16/05/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKRHO
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W05/05/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKRE9
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R13/08/20091AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKPQB
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R28/06/20091AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKO40
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R22/06/20091AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKNPY
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T29/05/20091AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK16N
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T29/05/20091AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPVHA
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K12/08/20081AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKLL6
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R25/07/20081AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKL0F
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C07/06/20071AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJIL1
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R04/08/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI8IQ
Drayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D12/06/20061AdultW. Hurstvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJC6J
Drayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D12/06/20061AdultW. Hurstvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP6N8
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R23/06/20031AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ3H3
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A15/06/20021AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQDSQ
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26Q13/06/19921AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIW1A
Carsington Ave, Allestree, DerbySK33J21/05/19921AdultK.J. Orpevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHLGJ
Carsington Ave, Allestree, DerbySK33J21/05/19921AdultK.J. Orpevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOPXR
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26Q20/05/19921AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIVV0
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R10/06/19841AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHIPO
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R10/06/19841AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOONO
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K02/07/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIJ3U
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K14/06/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIIZ7
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K13/06/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIIZ2
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C22/06/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE9Z
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C22/06/19601AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSSI
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C28/05/19531AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHOI
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C28/05/19531AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQN1
Roughpiece Wood, Unstone GreenSK37S05/08/19511LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHN0
Drakelow, Burton on Trent (site not precise)SK21J16/06/19511AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHM8
Drakelow, Burton on Trent (site not precise)SK21J16/06/19511AdultM.T. Tantonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSKZ
Willington, Derby (site not precise)SK22Z01/07/19441LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHLX
Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/07/19441LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHLY
Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise)SK32B27/06/19421LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDB0
Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise)SK32B14/06/19421AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDAX
Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise)SK32B03/07/19411LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDAO
Willington, Derby (site not precise)SK22Z01/01/19261Adult[VC57 Recorder]vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001TAGAM
Langley Mill, Heanor (site not precise)SK44N01/01/19171Larvae[VC57 Recorder]vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001TAGKV
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/06/19161AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDEX
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/01/19152Larvae[VC57 Recorder]vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001TAGE4
Tanners Lane, ReptonSK32D01/06/19121AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OID63
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/06/19111AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHD6J
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/05/19091AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OID53
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/07/19071AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OID49
Breadsall Moor, Derby (site not precise)SK33U01/01/18531AdultHarpur Crewe;U. Unknownvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPU2J
Breadsall Moor, Derby (site not precise)SK33U01/01/18001AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFF7

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