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December Moth
Poecilocampa populi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Poecilocampinae
1631 / 66.001
Photo © John Marchant,  17/11/2020 - Winfarthing

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Small Eggar
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
Mainly woodland, occasionally in scrubland, hedgerows and gardens.
Attracted to lighted windows in early November.

The female is bigger, generally lighter in colour and without the feathered antennae of the male.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
20/03/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
18/12/2023128TF63Dersingham
18/12/2023127TG23Gimingham
17/12/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
16/12/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
12/12/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
11/12/2023127TG11Horsford
11/12/2023128TL79Mundford
11/12/2023228TL99Rockland St Peter
11/12/2023327TG04Cley next the Sea
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