Alder Kitten (Furcula bicuspis, (Borkhausen, 1790))

General Information

Pupates in a hard cocoon incorporating macerated wood on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa), birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.

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08709 Alder Kitten Furcula bicuspis, (Borkhausen, 1790)

BF1996 (ABH71.006)