Clostera curtula

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Chocolate-tip (Clostera curtula) is a moth in the Notodontidae family. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.

This species is found from Europe to Siberia. The wingspan ranges from 27 to 35 mm. Adults fly from April to September, depending on the location.

The caterpillars feed mainly on poplar trees, especially Populus tremula, and willow.