Notodontidae : Cerurinae
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Puss Moth
Cerura vinula
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1995 / 71.003

A fairly common resident but evidence of a decline with fewer recent records. The larvae are better known than the adults.

Found in a range of habitats from gardens to moorland.

Overwinters as a pupa while the adults come sparingly to light.

Recorded in 93 (66%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 29-38mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Poplars and willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
28/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO66 -
07/07/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSO97 -
29/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62 -
15/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
14/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK01

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