description Sallow Kitten Moth Overview
The Sallow Kitten Moth, Furcula furcula, is a moth in the family Notodontidae with a broad Palearctic distribution. Its larvae feed on several deciduous trees and shrubs, especially willows and poplars, and develop through the characteristic caterpillar stages of notodontid moths. The adult is part of the Furcula group, whose common names refer to the tufted or catlike appearance of some species and caterpillars. It is associated with woodland, scrub, and other habitats containing suitable host plants.
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What plants do Sallow Kitten moth caterpillars eat?
Sallow Kitten larvae feed on willows in the genus Salix and on aspens and other poplars in the genus Populus. Those host plants are more useful for finding the caterpillar than looking only for the adult moth.
What is the scientific name of the Sallow Kitten moth?
Its scientific name is Furcula furcula, and it belongs to the family Notodontidae. It is a Holarctic species found across parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
How can I distinguish Sallow Kitten from Poplar Kitten?
The closest named confusion species is the Poplar Kitten, Furcula bifida. Sallow Kitten is generally smaller, and its median wing band has a more irregular outer edge with less heavy black outlining.
Is the Sallow Kitten a butterfly or a moth?
It is a moth, not a butterfly, in the prominent moth family Notodontidae. Its larvae go through the characteristic caterpillar stages before pupating and emerging as adults.
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