Poplar Kitten (Furcula bifida, (Brahm, 1787))

General Information
This species is usually larger than the similar Sallow Kitten.

Pupates in a hard cocoon incorporating macerated wood on the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-22mm.
Foodplant(s): poplars (Populus spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Poplar plantations and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Sallow Kitten Furcula furcula

Alder Kitten Furcula bicuspis

71.007 (BF1998) Poplar Kitten Furcula bifida, (Brahm, 1787)

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