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Puss Moth
Cerura vinula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Notodontidae: Cerurinae
1995 / 71.003
Photo © John Furse,  Salthouse 27/08/13

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Forewing: 29-38mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Poplars and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread but local, only recorded in small numbers each year, although increasing in recent years.

The caterpillars, which are seen from July to September, are up to 65mm long, bright green with purple and white markings. When threatened they can rear up, revealing a red and black 'face' before shooting out formic acid!

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/08/2023128TF62Knights Hill / Roydon Common
09/08/2023328TF61Leziate
17/07/2023127TG11Honingham
10/07/2023228TF62Knights Hill / Roydon Common
06/07/2023228TF62Knights Hill / Roydon Common
30/06/2023128TF62Knights Hill / Roydon Common
20/06/2023+28TF61King's Lynn
19/06/2023128TF90Watton
19/06/2023128TF63Hunstanton
18/06/2023828TF62Knights Hill / Roydon Common
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