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Alder Kitten
Furcula bicuspis (Borkhausen, 1790)
Notodontidae: Cerurinae
1996 / 71.006
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Row Heath, Norfolk. 280517

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Sallow Kitten
Furcula furcula
Poplar Kitten
Furcula bifida
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Alder and Birch.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Records mostly from East Norfolk, in broadleaved woodland and other areas where Alder and Birch found.

Most contrasting appearance of the three Norfolk kittens. Characteristic black central crossband, pinched at the mid point, separates this species from the other two.

Recorded in 48 (65%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
06/04/2024127TG31Upton
21/10/2023127TG33Ridlington
11/08/2023128TF83Syderstone
30/06/2023427TG33Ridlington
26/06/2023127TG11Taverham
25/06/2023127TG11Horsford
25/06/2023127TG24Cromer
25/06/2023127TG51Great Yarmouth (North Denes)
25/06/2023127TG24Overstrand
24/06/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
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