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Poplar Kitten
Furcula bifida (Brahm, 1787)
Notodontidae: Cerurinae
1998 / 71.007
Photo © Murray Smith,  26/04/2022 - Lingwood

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Alder Kitten
Furcula bicuspis
Sallow Kitten
Furcula furcula
Forewing: 16-22mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common in Poplar plantations and woodland.

One of three British 'kittens' found in Norfolk. Very similar to Sallow Kitten, but usually larger, with the outer margin of the median fascia black and more evenly curved. This is not considered 100% reliable way to identify.

Females can be separated by their larger size (22-23mm), while males can be separated by their bright white hindwings (Sallow Kitten males hindwings are marked with a grey band.)

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/08/2023128TF91Dereham
12/08/2023127TG42Eccles
11/08/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
10/08/2023227TG32Ingham
10/08/2023127TG10Wymondham
10/08/2023127TG23North Walsham
03/08/2023128TF61Leziate
08/07/2023127TM18New Buckenham
25/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
25/06/2023127TG23North Walsham
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