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Photo © John And Judy Geeson |
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Small Eggar
Eriogaster lanestris |
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Norfolk status
Mainly woodland, occasionally in scrubland, hedgerows and gardens.
Attracted to lighted windows in early November.
The female is bigger, generally lighter in colour and without the feathered antennae of the male.Recorded in 54 (78%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2012. |
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
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| Forewing: |
15-21mm. |
| Season: |
One generation. Oct-Jan |
| Foodplant: |
Broadleaf Trees, Oak, Birch, Elm etc |
| Nat Status: |
Common |
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Hawk moths
