Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula) - iMoths


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Sallow Kitten
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759)
Notodontidae : Cerurinae

1997 / 71.005

Photo © Peter Tilley

Similar Norfolk Species
Alder Kitten Furcula bicuspis

Poplar Kitten
Furcula bifida

Forewing:	14-18mm.
Flight:	Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Willows.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Norfolk Status
Most widespread and common of the British 'kittens'.
Many habitats.

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2020.

Further info: Furcula furcula