Notodontidae : Dicranurinae
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Lobster Moth
Stauropus fagi

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1999 / 71.009

Norfolk status
Woodland habitats.
English name from the remarkable crustacean-like appearance of the caterpillar.

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1868.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
11/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
09/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
26/07/2024128TL79Cranwich
18/07/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
17/07/2024128TF62Dersingham Bog
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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
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