Lasiocampidae : Poecilocampinae
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December Moth
Poecilocampa populi
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1631 / 66.001

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 October to 31st December - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/12/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
18/12/2024230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
16/12/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
05/12/2024330TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
04/12/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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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
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