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Lobster Moth
Stauropus fagi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Notodontidae: Dicranurinae
1999 / 71.009
Photo © Mike McCarthy,  26/05/2018 - Taverham

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Forewing: 24-33mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Birch and Alder, Oak, Beech.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Woodland habitats.
English name from the remarkable crustacean-like appearance of the caterpillar.

Recorded in 57 (83%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1868.
Last Recorded in 2019.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/08/2019128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
23/07/2019128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
21/07/2019128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
16/07/2019228TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
12/07/2019128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
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