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Similar Norfolk Species
Great Prominent
Peridea anceps
Dark Tussock
Dicallomera fascelina
Lobster Moth
1999 Stauropus fagi
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
Woodland habitats.
English name from the remarkable crustacean-like appearance of the caterpillar.

Recorded in 51 (74%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1868.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2012128TL89 - Bodney/Lynford
29/06/2012127TG24 - Cromer
26/06/2012128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
26/06/2012127TG22 - Buxton
24/06/2012 to 30/06/2012+27TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
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Forewing: 24-33mm.
Season: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Birch and Alder, Oak, Beech
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
Further info: Stauropus fagi
 

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