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Dark Tussock
Dicallomera fascelina
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Pale Tussock
Calliteara pudibunda
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2028 / 72.015

Norfolk status
Widespread in gardens, hedgerows, parks, woodland and scrub.
Rests with very hairy front legs stretched forward.

The very distinctive larvae can be found in the Autumn.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
14/10/2024128TF94Wells
12/10/2024128TL99Thompson
06/10/2024128TF74Barrow Common
06/10/2024127TG40Freethorpe
04/10/2024128TL88Thetford
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Forewing: M 21-22mm. F 27-31mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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