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Lobster Moth
Stauropus fagi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Notodontidae: Dicranurinae
1999 / 71.009
Photo © Malcolm Hillier,  ex ovo Devon, 2021

Similar Upper Thames Species
Great Prominent
Peridea anceps
Foodplant:   Birch and Alder, Oak, Beech
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and frequent across the region, in woodland.

Recorded in 61 (78%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/2022123SU68 - Wallingford / Woodcote
27/07/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
27/07/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
27/07/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
21/07/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
Further info: Stauropus fagi
 
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