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
Studland Heath, Dorset. June 2013. Larva September 2013