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Alder Kitten
Furcula bicuspis (Borkhausen, 1790)
Notodontidae: Cerurinae
1996 / 71.006
Photo © Dave Jones,  19/05/2014 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Alder and birches.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Most contrasting appearance of the three Norfolk kittens.
Broadleaved woodland.

Recorded in 45 (65%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/2020128TF90 - Watton/Shipdham
26/06/2020127TG12 - Aylsham
18/06/2020127TG13 - Baconsthorpe
17/06/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
16/06/2020127TG14 - Sheringham
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