Notodontidae : Cerurinae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Alder Kitten
Furcula bicuspis
Poplar Kitten
Furcula bifida
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Sallow Kitten
Furcula furcula

(Clerck, 1759) 1997 / 71.005

Norfolk status
Most widespread and common of the three British 'kittens' found in many habitats.

Very similar to Poplar Kitten. As a guide, although not 100% reliable, the outer edge of the central cross-band is more irregular and usually only finely outlined in black.

Females can be separated by their smaller size (18mm), while males can be separated by their hindwings marked with a grey band. (Poplar Kitten males hindwings are bright white)

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
11/04/2024128TF91Dereham 
29/08/2023127TM08Banham Moor
23/08/2023128TF90Scoulton
20/08/2023128TF51Walpole Highway
19/08/2023127TG42Eccles
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Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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