Notodontidae

71.006 Alder Kitten Furcula bicuspis (Borkhausen, 1790)

Local

Similar species: Poplar Kitten Furcula bifida has a paler bar across the forewing with a straight inner margin. Sallow Kitten Furcula furcula has a paler bar across the forewing which is covered in orange scales and has a wavy outer margin.

Forewing: 16 to 19mm

Habitats: Woodland and Alder carr.

Habits: The moth comes sparingly to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Alder, Silver Birch and Downy Birch. It pupates in a hard cocoon on the bark of the tree, partially comprised of chewed bark or wood.