Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula, (Clerck, 1759))

General Information
This species is the most widespread and common of the UK 'kittens'.

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

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): willows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, scrub and carr.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Alder Kitten Furcula bicuspis

Poplar Kitten Furcula bifida

71.005 (BF1997) Sallow Kitten Furcula furcula, (Clerck, 1759)

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