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Lobster Moth
Stauropus fagi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Notodontidae: Dicranurinae
1999 / 71.009
Photo © Ian Ellis,  23.06/2019 - Cottenham

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Forewing: 24-33mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Birch and Alder, Oak, Beech.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 12 (32%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/06/2023829TL45 - Cambridge
12/07/2022129TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
11/07/2022129TL65 - Brinkley/Ditton
28/06/2022129TL45 - Cambridge
24/06/2022129TL54 - Linton
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