Poecilocampa populi

Poecilocampa populi, the December moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae.

Description
The wingspan is 35 –. The moth flies from October to December depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as oak, poplar and lime (Tilia).

It is considered a pest insect, as the larvae will eat apple and plum trees.

Distribution
It is found in Europe, Northern Asia and Japan.