Lobster Moth (Stauropus fagi, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
The vernacular name of this species comes from the remarkable crustacean-like appearance of the caterpillar.

Pupates in spun leaves or on the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 24-33mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), oaks (Quercus spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Flying: One generation, mid May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Great Prominent Peridea anceps

Dark Tussock Dicallomera fascelina

71.009 (BF1999) Lobster Moth Stauropus fagi, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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