Notodontidae : Cerurinae
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Alder Kitten
Furcula bicuspis

(Borkhausen, 1790) 1996 / 71.006

Norfolk status
Local.
Records mostly from East Norfolk, in broadleaved woodland and other areas where Alder and Birch found.

Most contrasting appearance of the three Norfolk kittens. Characteristic black central crossband, pinched at the mid point, separates this species from the other two.

Recorded in 48 (65%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
25/06/2024128TL99Griston / Northacre
16/06/2024127TG42Eccles
03/06/2024127TG14Sheringham
29/05/2024127TG31Upton
28/05/2024127TG42Eccles
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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Alder and Birch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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