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Lobster Moth
Stauropus fagi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Notodontidae: Dicranurinae
1999 / 71.009
Photo © Mick Dawson,  26/06/2023, Ickwell Green

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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

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 20 May to 20 July - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 10 (45%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/06/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
21/06/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
23/05/2023130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
15/07/2022+30TL01 - Whipsnade, Stockwood Park
23/06/2022+30SP91 - Whipsnade Downs (West)
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