- Cerura vinula
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Puss Moth Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Notodontidae Genus: Cerura Species: C. vinula Binomial name Cerura vinula
(Linnaeus, 1758)The Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) is a lepidopteran from the family Notodontidae.
The moth can be found in Europe and North Africa. It has a wingspan of 58 to 75 mm. The moth survives the winter as a Pupa in a very solid, wood reinforced cocoon, attached to a tree or pole.
The host plants of the moth are the willow and the poplar, especially the aspen. When disturbed, the caterpillars strike a defensive pose and might squirt formic acid at the attacker if the defense warning is unheeded.
This moth is mostly discovered in very dense and woodland areas.
Video of Cerura vinulaCategories:- Notodontidae
- Animals described in 1758
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