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 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
17/12/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
16/12/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
15/12/2024227TG11Costessey
15/12/2024127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
12/12/2024128TF63Snettisham
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Forewing: 15-21mm.
Flight: One generation. Oct-Jan
Foodplant:   Broadleaf Trees, Oak, Birch, Elm etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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