66.008 BF1638 - Fox Moth - Lasiocampidae - Macrothylacia rubi

66.008 BF1638 - Lasiocampidae - Lasiocampinae - Macrothylacia rubi - Fox Moth

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Lasiocampidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The male moth is richly coloured red-brown with diagnostic white parallel lines across
the forewing. The female is a more drab grey-brown with less prominent line markings.

Distribution: (Last record: 29/10/2024 at Curbar Edge ) - A resident, widely distributed & locally abundant on the moorlands of North Derbyshire.
The adult moths are rarely seen. Most records submitted are of caterpillars.

Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing – June. Male flies rapidly by day and often comes to light. Female is strictly nocturnal and can be frequent at light traps.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Diurnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 6 April 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 26-31mm
Forewing: 22-25mm

Food Plant: Heathers, bilberry and creeping willow on moors and heaths. On downland bramble Salad Burnet and meadowsweet

Last Recorded Date: 29/10/2024

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By - Richard Wilkinson (iRecord)

Last Recorded General Area - Curbar Edge