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UK
Safari Tip:
This moth will fly towards light, so look for them around the
windows of your home at night in late autumn and early winter.
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Latin name: Poecilocampa populi
Size: Up to 46mms
Distribution: Found throughout the UK.
Months seen: October to December
Food: The caterpillars feed on a variety of trees including; oak, birch,
lime and hawthorn.
Habitat: Woods, parks and gardens.
Special features: So called because of the time of year it is seen
flying in the UK. This moth is often seen flying around street lights at night
in late autumn/early winter. The males and females have similar markings but the
females are larger.
The eggs of this moth are laid in the autumn, but they do not hatch until the
following spring, around April time. The hairy caterpillars are variable in
colour. Some are black with red spots, others are grey with orange/brown
diamonds down the back, and some are grey all over.
UK Safari Moth Section
 Identification
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