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The lobster moth

Stauropus fagi

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Description:

A beautiful lobster moth spotted and photographed in Voulgareli village, Epirus region, Greece.
The lobster moth (Stauropus fagi), also known as lobster prominent, is a moth from the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 10th edition of Systema Naturae. The English name refers to the crustacean-like appearance of the caterpillar.

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Lobster moth - Wikipedia

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PublishedJuly 23, 2024

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