| 71.009 ~ 1999 ~ Lobster Moth ~ Stauropus fagi | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,WC. Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 55-70mm. Confusion species Great Prominent, Pale Tussock and Dark Tussock. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Established woodland, but is absent from many woodlands even where the foodplant is abundant. Foodplant Mainly birch, hazel, beech and oak, also found on alder, hawthorn, blackthorn. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa which is spun amongst the leaves of the foodplant. Larva mid May-July. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 12th June 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by HV, 8th Sept 2010, Meifod |
 Photo by HV, 8th Sept 2010, Meifod |
 Photo by HV, 8th Sept 2010, Meifod | ||