Saturniidae: Saturniinae ABH 68.001 B&F 1643   *   Saturnia pavonia   *   Emperor Moth Widespread, local in Dorset on heathland Wingspan: 50-80mm Flight time: April-June. Males fly by day, females at night Habitat: Heaths, moorland and open country Larval food plants include Bramble, Heather, Blackthorn and Hawthorn

Emperor Moth, Saturnia pavonia
Adult: Broadstone May 2014. Early instar larvae: Studland Heath June 2013