Lobster Moth (Stauropus fagi)

Lobster moth  (Stauropus fagi)   © 2006 Steve Ogden

The Lobster Moth is a common species in well established woodlands in the southern half of England and Wales.

It flies in a single generation between May and July when the male is more likely to be attracted to light than the female.

Male Lobster moth (Stauropus fagi)   © 2005  Steve Ogden

Lobster Moth caterpillar (Stauropus fagi) – More sightings and information in the process of being updated.

Lobster Moth caterpillar in Devon, Uk, photo Jenny Sobey.
Lobster Moth caterpillar in Devon, Uk, photo Jenny Sobey.
Lobster Moth caterpillar on Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, Uk, photo Michelle Jeffrey.
Lobster Moth caterpillar on Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, Uk, photo Michelle Jeffery.
Lobster Moth caterpillar photo Ashley Banyard.
Lobster Moth caterpillar photo Ashley Banyard.
Lobster Moth caterpillar in Cornwall, UK photo Paul Chown.
Lobster Moth caterpillar in Cornwall, UK photo Paul Chown.
Lobster Moth caterpillar photo Alex Whittaker.
Lobster Moth caterpillar photo Alex Whittaker.