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Lobster Moth
Stauropus fagi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Notodontidae: Dicranurinae
1999 / 71.009
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Dark Tussock
Dicallomera fascelina
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
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
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
09/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
26/07/2024128TL79Cranwich
18/07/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
17/07/2024128TF62Dersingham Bog
10/07/2024+28TL79Cranwich
03/07/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
01/07/2024128TL98Blackwater
29/06/2024127TG02Foxley Wood
29/06/2024128TL98Blackwater
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