Lobster Moth, Stauropus fagi Notodontidae     Dicranurinae (Heterocampinae)

ABH 71.009
B&F 1999   *   Stauropus fagi   *   Lobster Moth

Common, widespread
Wingspan: 45-60mm

Season: May-June
Habitat: Established deciduous woodlands

Larvae feed on the leaves of various broad-leaved trees including Beech, Oak, Birch and Hawthorn

Similar: Pale Tussock


Lobster Moth, Stauropus fagi


Lobster Moth, Stauropus fagi
Lobster Moth, Stauropus fagi
Parkstone, Dorset. July 2013

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