December moth
Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Lasiocampidae
Genus:
Poecilocampa
Species:
P. populi
Binomial name
Poecilocampa populi

Poecilocampa populi, the December moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae.

Description

The 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

It is found in Europe,[1] Northern Asia and Japan.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Alford, David V (2014). Pests of Fruit Crops: A Colour Handbook (2nd ed.). CRC Press. p. 312. ISBN 9781482254211.
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