Notodontidae : Cerurinae
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Sallow Kitten
Furcula furcula

(Clerck, 1759) 1997 / 71.005

Davey, P., 2009: A species found throughout Britain, the larva feeding on sallow and willow (Salix spp.) and poplar (Populus spp.). In Dorset, the moth is widespread and occurs in the same range of habitats as the Puss, where it is marginally more common. The national norm is for a double brood in England and a single brood in Scotland. In Dorset, relatively high numbers between the respective brood peaks in late-May and early August suggest an additional univoltine cycle. The peak of the... Read More

Recorded in 37 (93%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-18mm
Flight: May - June and July - August
Foodplant:   Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
26/08/201919SY79 Puddletown
25/08/201929SY79 Puddletown
15/08/201919SY79 Puddletown
11/08/201919SY39 Lyme Regis
06/08/201919SY99 Lytchett Matravers

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