Furcula borealis, the white furcula moth, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found from New Hampshire to Texas and Florida, as well as in Colorado and South Dakota.
 The wingspan is 31–42 mm. Adults are on wing from April to August.
 The larvae feed on Prunus avium, Salix and Populus species.

The species has been treated as a subspecies of the Furcula bicuspis, but has been elevated back to species status.

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Furcula borealis is considered a tree pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of various tree species, causing defoliation and potentially weakening the trees' overall health and vitality.

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Furcula borealis can be considered garden pests because their larvae have a voracious appetite for foliage, which can lead to defoliation and damage to plants commonly found in gardens.

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Furcula borealis can be considered crop pests because their larvae have been known to feed on the leaves of certain crop plants, leading to reduced yields and potential economic losses for farmers.

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Furcula borealis is considered a pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of trees, gardens, and crops, causing defoliation and potential damage to the health and productivity of these plants.

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