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December Moth
Poecilocampa populi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Poecilocampinae
1631 / 66.001
Photo © David Sumner,  Honiton 9th Nov 2021.

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Small Eggar
Eriogaster lanestris
Forewing: 15-21mm.
Flight: One generation. Oct-Jan
Foodplant:   Broadleaf Trees, Oak, Birch, Elm etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 64 (67%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1922.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/12/202313SX65 - South Devon
29/12/202313SX45 - South Devon
29/12/202323SX54 - South Devon
28/12/202313SX45 - South Devon
26/12/202364SS43 - North Devon
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