Poecilocampa populi, the December moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae.
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| Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lasiocampidae |
| Genus: | Poecilocampa |
| Species: | P. populi
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| Poecilocampa populi | |
Description
editThe wingspan is 35–45 millimetres (1.4–1.8 in).[1] The moth flies from October to December depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as oak, poplar and lime (Tilia).
It is considered a pest insect, as the larvae will eat apple and plum trees.[1]
Distribution
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Side view of Poecilocampa populi, ♂ -
Both side mounted specimen ♂ -
Caterpillar of Poecilocampa populi, dorsal view -
Caterpillar of Poecilocampa populi, side view -
Eggs of Poecilocampa populi
References
edit- ^ a b c Alford, David V (2014). Pests of Fruit Crops: A Colour Handbook (2nd ed.). CRC Press. p. 312. ISBN 9781482254211.
External links
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