The Poplar Kitten (Furcula cinerea) is a small, pale gray prominent moth speckled with darker marks resembling lichen-covered bark. At rest it hunches in a characteristic posture that amplifies its camouflage against tree trunks. The caterpillar is green with a reddish dorsal patch and twin tail filaments it raises when threatened.
Best time to see a Poplar Kitten
The best time to see a Poplar Kitten is April–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,490 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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