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December Moth
Poecilocampa populi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Poecilocampinae
1631 / 66.001
Photo © Garry Barlow,  male

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Small Eggar
Eriogaster lanestris
Forewing: 15-21mm
Flight: October - January
Foodplant:   Broadleaf trees such as Oak, Birch, Elm etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident throughout the region.

Common in woodland, parkland, mature gardens etc.

Overwinters as an egg and is readily attracted to light.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
26/12/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
25/12/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
24/12/2022+37SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
22/12/20221936SO55 - Bodenham & Pudlestone
22/12/20221436SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
Further info: Poecilocampa populi
 
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