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Cerura erminea

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Species of moth

Cerura erminea
imago
caterpillar
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Notodontidae
Genus: Cerura
Species: C. erminea
Binomial name
Cerura erminea
(Esper, 1783)

Cerura erminea is a moth of the family Notodontidae, also known as the lesser puss moth or feline. It is found in Europe.

The length of the forewings is 30–38 mm for females and 25–30 mm for males. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on willow and poplar.

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Taxon identifiers
Cerura erminea


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