Stauropus fagi – Now this rather unusual moth looks like it could be a furry pet. A large distinctive moth which rests with its hindwings protruding beyond the edge of the forewings. Wingspan 55-70mm.
Adults fly May to July. Attracted to light. Found in mature woodland. Widespread and common in the south of Britain.
The caterpillars feed on birch, beech, oak and various other trees. The moth gets its name from the caterpillar which looks like a crustacean.
Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire, June 2013. © Peter Hillman
Great moth, great photos.
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Thank you 🙂
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I can see why they call this one the Lobster Moth. It has to be those front feet. Very interesting Pete.
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Thank you, Peggy 🙂
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Fascinating. I’ve never seen a moth quite like that one, Pete.
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Thank you, Sandy 🙂 It is certainly something different.
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Looks a bit like my bunny Barley.
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🙂
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WOW! Just awesome photos!
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Why thank you, Mrs. N 🙂
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What an extraordinary looking insect. All great shots, the last one in particular!
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Thank you 🙂 It is quite a strange one, indeed!
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Fuzzy wuzzy!
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I’m still amazed at the variety of living creatures that visit your rear garden!
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So I am, Michael! 🙂 I live near green belt land, and although my garden is small, I like my flowers, which tend to attract a lot of insects.
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That last image is quite the furry beastie!
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Like ‘The Blood Beast Terror’ starring Peter Cushing.
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I think I will pass on seeing that film!
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What great camouflage on the rock this moth has. Love the last shot. It almost looks like something prehistoric with those pale orange ‘wings’ from its head.
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Thank you Vicki 🙂 Yes, qit is quite an unusual one, apparently the caterpillar is even more so.
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Wonderful camouflage.
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He is wonderful Pete – a moth in fluffy pajamas! I love the head-on shout with his amazing feathery antenna. Super macro again!
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Thank you again, Jude 🙂 I never thought of him wearing fluffy PJs lol! 🙂
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