Biology:Poecilocampa populi
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Short description: Species of moth
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Poecilocampa populi, ♂, dorsal view | |
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Poecilocampa populi |
Poecilocampa populi, the December moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae.
Description
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
It is found in Europe,[1] Northern Asia and Japan .
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Alford, David V (2014) (in en). Pests of Fruit Crops: A Colour Handbook (2nd ed.). CRC Press. pp. 312. ISBN 9781482254211.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q1303063 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poecilocampa populi.
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