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Emperor Moth

Saturnia pavonia

Photo by paganbride
Published on Project Noah
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53.1445, -2.01835

Field Notes

Description:

Green caterpillar approx 10cm long.
Black stripes, with yellow spots.

Habitat:

Gun Moor, nr Meerbrook. Moor and Heath. Heather and bilberry.

Species ID Suggestions

Emperor Moth

Saturnia pavonia

Reference Link
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bayucca
The only Saturnidae of UK.
Photographed
PublishedJuly 22, 2013

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