Lasiocampidae : Poecilocampinae
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December Moth
Poecilocampa populi
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1631 / 66.001
Norfolk status
Mainly woodland, occasionally in scrubland, hedgerows and gardens.
Attracted to lighted windows in early November.

The female is bigger, generally lighter in colour and without the feathered antennae of the male.

Recorded in 60 (87%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/10/2020128TF82 - Sculthorpe/Raynham
20/10/2020227TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
19/10/2020228TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
12/01/2020127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
07/12/2019128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 15-21mm.
Flight: One generation. Oct-Jan
Foodplant:   Broadleaf Trees, Oak, Birch, Elm etc
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Poecilocampa populi
 
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