Cerura vinula
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| Cerura vinula Linnaeus, 1758 |
The Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) is a lepidoptera from the family Notodontidae.
The moth can be found 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, with wood reinforced cocoon attached to a tree or pole.
The host plants of the moth are the willow and the poplar, especially the aspen.
