Poecilocampa populi
| December moth | |
|---|---|
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| Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lasiocampidae |
| Genus: | Poecilocampa |
| Species: | P. populi |
| Binomial name | |
| Poecilocampa populi (Linnaeus, 1758) | |
Poecilocampa populi, the December moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae.
Description
The wingspan is 30–45 millimetres (1.2–1.8 in). The moth flies from October to December depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as oak, poplar and lime (Tilia).
Distribution
It is found in Europe, Northern Asia and Japan.
Gallery
Side view of Poecilocampa populi, ♂
Both side mounted specimen ♂
Caterpillar of Poecilocampa populi, dorsal view
Caterpillar of Poecilocampa populi, side view
Eggs of Poecilocampa populi
External links
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