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White Satin Moth

Leucoma salicis

Photo by Mijat
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Field Notes

Description:

The White Satin Moth or Satin Moth (Leucoma salicis) is a moth of the Lymantriidae family.
The wingspan is 37–50 mm. The moth flies from June to August.
The larvae feed on Salix and Populus species.

Habitat:

It is found in Europe and in North America where it was introduced in the 1920's.

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