Poecilocampa populi
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| Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view | |
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| Species: | P. populi
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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
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Poecilocampa populi.
Wikispecies has information related to Poecilocampa populi.
- December moth at UKmoths
- Fauna Europaea
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- Vlindernet.nl (in Dutch)Error: "Q1303063" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.
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