Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This is the only member of the Saturniidae family resident in the UK.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 27-32mm. F 35-41mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland, fens, woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 50 (18.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 29 March to 12 June

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 13 May to 06 August

1643 (ABH68.001) Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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