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Poecilocampa populi

Poecilocampa populi, the December moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae.

December moth
Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view
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P. populi
Binomial name
Poecilocampa populi

Description edit

The wingspan is 30–45 millimetres (1.2–1.8 in). The moth flies from October to December depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as oak, poplar and lime (Tilia).

Distribution edit

It is found in Europe, Northern Asia and Japan.

Gallery edit

External links edit

  • December moth at UKmoths
  • Lepidoptera of Belgium
  • Vlindernet.nl (in Dutch)


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