About Clostera curtula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Clostera curtula, commonly known as the chocolate-tip, is a moth species belonging to the family Notodontidae. It was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, in the 10th edition of his work Systema Naturae. This species is distributed from Europe eastward to Siberia. The wingspan of adult Clostera curtula measures 27 to 35 millimeters. Adults of this moth fly from April to September, with the exact flight period varying based on the local location. The larvae of Clostera curtula feed on poplar (primarily Populus tremula) and willow.
