Notodontidae : Cerurinae
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Photo © George Fowler,  Broxbourne, Hertfordshire (22/07/21)

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Sallow Kitten
Furcula furcula

(Clerck, 1759) 1997 / 71.005

General comments:
Widespread but local resident

Separation of this species from the Poplar Kitten, causes much confusion, especially as both may fly together at the same site on the same date. The Sallow Kitten is widespread and may be expected in all areas where sallows grow, especially in our river valleys and other damp places, except that the map shows a clear avoidance of the urban areas of western London.

Recorded in 32 (78%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/08/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
14/08/2024+20TL31 - Hertford
01/08/2024+20TL22 - Stevenage
30/07/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
30/07/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
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Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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