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Lobster Moth

Stauropus fagi

Description:

Woodland habitats. English name from the remarkable crustacean-like appearance of the caterpillar. The caterpillar squirts formic acid at attackers.

Habitat:

Broad leaved woodland

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Jim Swalwell
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Jim Swalwell

Breckland District, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jul 26, 2015
Submitted on Jul 26, 2015

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