description Poplar Kitten Moth Overview
Poplar Kitten, Furcula bifida, is a moth in the family Notodontidae. Nikolaus Joseph Brahm described the species in 1787, and it is associated with parts of Europe and neighboring regions. Adults have gray wings with a darker central band, while the larvae feed mainly on poplars, including aspen, and may sometimes use willow. In Britain, the species is more frequent in southern England and Wales than in northern areas.
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What is the scientific name of the Poplar Kitten Moth?
The Poplar Kitten is known scientifically as Furcula bifida. It belongs to the family Notodontidae.
Who described the Poplar Kitten Moth?
Nikolaus Joseph Brahm described the species in 1787. The species is associated with parts of Europe and neighboring regions.
Why is it called the Poplar Kitten Moth?
The name refers to the moth's association with poplar trees, which are important food plants for its larvae. Adults have gray wings marked by a darker central band.
How can you identify a Poplar Kitten Moth?
Adults have gray wings with a darker central band. The species Furcula bifida is a notodontid moth whose larvae feed mainly on poplars.
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