Poecilocampa populi, the December moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae.
Poecilocampa populi | |
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Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lasiocampidae |
Genus: | Poecilocampa |
Species: | P. populi
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Binomial name | |
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, ♂
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Both side mounted specimen ♂
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Caterpillar of Poecilocampa populi, dorsal view
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Caterpillar of Poecilocampa populi, side view
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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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