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Fox Moth
Macrothylacia rubi
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1638 / 66.008
Norfolk status
Heathland, coastal and other grasslands, fen, open woodland, scrub.
The males fly in the afternoon, females tend to fly only at night.

The distinctive black/brown and tan very hairy caterpillars often occur in great profusion in the Autumn. Early instar larvae have distinct yellow rings.

Recorded in 28 (41%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/2020328TL98 - Brettenham/Harling
31/08/2020128TL98 - Brettenham/Harling
17/08/2020227TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
16/08/2020128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
13/08/2020127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: M 22-26mm. F 26-31mm.
Flight: One generation. May-June.
Foodplant:   Heathers, Bilberry, Creeping Willow Brambles
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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