Gastropacha populifolia
Gastropacha populifolia, the poplar lappet, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in Southern and Central Europe, through Russia, India and China up to Japan.
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Danube delta, Romania | |
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Species: | G. populifolia |
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The wingspan is 45–65 mm for males and 65–80 mm for females. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.
Subspecies
- Gastropacha populifolia populifolia
- Gastropacha populifolia angustipennis (Walker, 1855)
- Gastropacha populifolia mephisto Zolotuhin, 2005
External links
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