Saturniidae : Saturniinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Newly emerged male reared from egg. May 6th 2008.

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Emperor Moth
Saturnia pavonia

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1643 / 68.001

A common but local resident.

Typically a species of moorland and heathland.

The males can be seen dashing over heather in sunshine, looking for the females that emit a pheromone. A recent pheromone lure has proved very effective in attracting males; sometimes in large numbers.

Overwinters as a pupa, sometimes over several winters.

Recorded in 61 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: M 27-32mm, F 35-41mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Heathers, Bramble, Hawthorns etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
17/07/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSO94 -
05/07/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ94
02/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO95 -
25/06/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ91

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