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

Poecilocampa populi
Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lasiocampidae
Genus: Poecilocampa
Species:
P. populi
Binomial name
Poecilocampa populi

Description

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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

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

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References

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