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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
29/04/2024128TL79Mundford
29/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
13/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/04/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
11/04/2024128TF81Sporle
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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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