Fox Moth (Macrothylacia rubi, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

The males of this species fly in the afternoon but do come to light as well. The females only fly at night and come to light.

Pupates in a long cocoon near to the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 22-26mm. F 26-31mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Creeping Willow (Salix repens), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), broadleaved plants
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, coastal and other grasslands, fen, open woodland, scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

06755 Fox Moth Macrothylacia rubi, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1638 (ABH66.008)