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Emperor Moth
Saturnia pavonia

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1643 / 68.001

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Britain's only resident member of the Saturniidae family.
Heathland, fens, woodland and hedgerows.

The males, which have bright orange hindwings, fly during the day in search of the greyer females, which fly at night.

Recently well recorded across Norfolk due to the use of newly developed pheromone lures.

Larvae are also regularly recorded at all instars, especially the distinctive green fully grown caterpillars with black hoops containing yellow wart-like spots.

Pheromone attractants: EMP Lure
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Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
27/06/2024128TL88Santon Downham / Grimes Graves
21/06/2024127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
20/06/2024128TL99Little Ellingham
07/06/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
27/05/20242028TF71Narborough Railway NNR
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: M 27-32mm. F 35-41mm.
Flight: One generation. March-May.
Foodplant:   Woody plants Heathers, Bramble, Hawthorns etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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