71.007 BF1998  -  Notodontidae -  Cerurinae - Furcula bifida - Poplar Kitten Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  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.
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: 07/05/2024 at Belper )  -   A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire, being confined to the south of the county.
Flight Period: May /  June /  -   May – June Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 35-45mm
Forewing: 16-22mm
Food Plant: Poplar (Populus),, aspen (P. tremula) and sallow (Salix).
Last Recorded Date: 07/05/2024
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans ©

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