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Lobster Moth
Stauropus fagi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Notodontidae: Dicranurinae
1999 / 71.009
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Cley Next the Sea, Norfolk.

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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 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/06/2025127TG11Costessey
12/06/2025827TG14Kelling Heath
12/06/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
12/06/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
11/06/2025127TG51Caister
09/06/2025127TG03Melton Constable
06/06/2025127TG14West Runton
05/06/2025128TF63Dersingham
04/06/2025128TF63Dersingham
01/06/2025127TG24Overstrand
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