Poplar Kitten
Furcula bifida
Uncommon
Description
Distinctive green caterpillar with a brown-purple dorsal diamond shape. Two long mobile caudal appendages replace the anal prolegs.
Information
| Family | Notodontidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | June to October |
| Distribution | Found throughout Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Aspen
- Poplar
- Willow
Notes
Raises both head and abdomen when threatened. Can spray formic acid.