About Poecilocampa populi Linnaeus, 1758
Poecilocampa populi Linnaeus, 1758 is a moth species. This moth has a wingspan ranging from 35–45 millimetres, which is equal to 1.4–1.8 inches. The adult moth flies between October and December each year, with the exact flying period varying depending on its location. The larvae of this species feed on a wide range of deciduous trees, including oak, poplar, and lime Tilia. This species is classified as a pest insect because its larvae also feed on and consume leaves from apple and plum trees. The species can be found distributed across Europe, Northern Asia, and Japan.
