71.003 BF1995 – Puss Moth – Notodontidae – Cerura vinula
Puss Moth – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Cerura vinula – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is a fairly common but localised species throughout the lowlands and eastern moors of Derbyshire. It maybe declining in numbers in recent years.
ID POINTERS – A large white furry moth intricately marked on the forewings with pale grey arrow-heads and yellow wing veins. The body and wing base is covered in a number of small black spots. Rests with wings held angular to the body sides.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – June
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Puss Moth Caterpillar – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – July 2017 – Tony Davison©
Puss Moth
