71.005 Sallow Kitten Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten female Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten, Alder Kitten and Poplar Kitten Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten ova Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten larva 3mm Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten larva 6mm Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten larva 15mm Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten larva 23mm Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten larva 33mm Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten larva pupating 33mm Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten fresh cocoon Copyright Martin Evans
71.005 Sallow Kitten cocoon Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 71.005 Sallow Kitten Copyright Martin Evans

Notodontidae

71.005 Sallow Kitten Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759)

Common

Similar species: Alder Kitten Furcula bicuspis has a more evenly inwards curved, blacker bar across the wing with orange scales only along the margins. Poplar Kitten Furcula bifida has a paler bar across the wing which is more evenly curved on the outer side and almost straight on the inner side with orange scales only along the margins.

Forewing: 14 to 18mm

Habitats: Open woodland, parkland, scrub, carr, moorland, heathland and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Grey Willow, Goat Willow and White Willow and sometimes Aspen and poplars. It pupates in a hard cocoon on the bark of the tree, partially comprised of chewed bark or wood.