December Moth Poecilocampa populi
December Moth Poecilocampa populi
66.001 BF1631
Wingspan 30-45 mm.
The flight time for this moth is, as the name suggests, late in the year. In fact it can be found from October until mid or late December.
It is a fairly common species over much of Britain.
The female is distinctly larger than the male, and the wings have a slightly translucent appearance, due to their thinly-scaled surface.
The larvae feed in spring on a variety of deciduous trees.
The flight time for this moth is, as the name suggests, late in the year. In fact it can be found from October until mid or late December.
It is a fairly common species over much of Britain.
The female is distinctly larger than the male, and the wings have a slightly translucent appearance, due to their thinly-scaled surface.
The larvae feed in spring on a variety of deciduous trees.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 790 |
| February | 18 |
| March | 5 |
| April | 14 |
| May | 42 |
| June | 13 |
| July | 10 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 27 |
| October | 4,457 |
| November | 20,867 |
| December | 9,391 |
