Sallow Kitten - Furcula furcula

Wingspan 27-35 mm. A most attractive moth resembling a kitten with its furry head and front legs. Its rich patterning of black on white is also speckled with oranges.

The most widespread and common of the British 'Kittens' being distributed throughout in a range of habitats.

In the southern half of its range there are two generations, flying in May and June, then again in August. In the north it is single-brooded, flying in June and July.

The caterpillars, which resemble smaller versions of those of the Puss Moths feed on Willows, Aspen and other Poplars.

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)