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Poplar Kitten
Furcula bifida (Brahm, 1787)
Notodontidae: Cerurinae
1998 / 71.007
Photo © Kevin Leighton,  02/05/2012 - Stow Bardolph

Similar Norfolk Species
Alder Kitten
Furcula bicuspis
Sallow Kitten
Furcula furcula
Forewing: 16-22mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen and willows.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Usually larger than Sallow Kitten.
Poplar plantations, woodland.

Recorded in 57 (83%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/08/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
11/08/2020127TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
10/08/2020127TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
08/08/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
07/08/2020128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
Further info: Furcula bifida
 
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