PUSS MOTH Cerura vinula
Uncommon and recorded only in small numbers except for one catch of 8. May have declined in recent decades.
Stated by Rosie to be common and widespread in Regions 1, 2 and 3, but not recorded from any of the Rothamsted sites.
Bottom right hand image shows larva ready to pupate. Centre larva images © Jane Erridge
Bottom left hand image shows newly hatched larva. © Mark Pewtress
Scottish Status: Widespread - serious decline except Western Isles UK  Status: Common
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 17th April to 28th June


Map: black dots last record pre 2000  blue dots last record 2000 to 2009
red dots last record 2010 to 2019  green dots last record 2020 to present
 









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