Fox Moth, Macrothylacia rubi Lasiocampidae: Lasiocampinae

ABH 66.008
B&F 1638   *   Macrothylacia rubi   *   Fox Moth


Widespread nationally, can be locally common
Wingspan: 40-65mm

Season: May-July. Males fly by day, females at night
Habitat: Open woodland, heaths, moors and commons

Larval food plants include Bramble, Bilberry, Heather and Creeping Willow


Fox Moth, Macrothylacia rubi


Fox Moth, Macrothylacia rubi


Fox Moth, Macrothylacia rubi, larva


Fox Moth, Macrothylacia rubi, larva
Fox Moth, Macrothylacia rubi
Studland Heath, Dorset. June 2013. Larva September 2013

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