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December Moth
Poecilocampa populi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Poecilocampinae
1631 / 66.001
Photo © Antony Wren,  Lowestoft, Suffolk

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Eriogaster lanestris
Forewing: 15-21mm.
Flight: One generation. Oct-Jan
Foodplant:   Broadleaf Trees, Oak, Birch, Elm etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Comes tapping at one's lighted window everywhere in early November.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common and widespread.

Life history: Single brooded.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitats: Woodland, wooded heathland, gardens, parks, hedgerows.

Recorded in 48 (83%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1897.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
25/12/2024325TM04Hadleigh
15/12/2024126TL77Mildenhall
12/12/2024125TM25Wickham Market/Otley
08/12/2024125TM13Brantham/Holbrook
04/12/2024125TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
02/12/2024125TM59Lowestoft
01/12/2024225TM34Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
01/12/2024125TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
01/12/2024225TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
01/12/2024225TM15Helmingham/Claydon
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