66.012 BF1640 - The Lappet - Lasiocampidae - Gastropacha quercifolia

66.012 BF1640 - Lasiocampidae - Gastropacha quercifolia - The Lappet

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

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- Extinct Species

Taxonomy: Macro >> Lasiocampidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: A very distinctive species. Large size, purplish-brown with scalloped outer edge of wings. Resting posture and a prominent snout are diagnostic.

Distribution: (Last record: 1956 at Drakelow ) - A former resident that is now almost certainly extinct in Derbyshire. No recent records since 1956.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - One generation June- August

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Photographed: No - Photographed By: Not Recorded

Forewing: 28-42mm

Food Plant: Blackthorn, Hawthorn, other shrubs.

Last Recorded Year: 1956

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Drakelow

No First Date Information Recorded

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