Fox Moth (Macrothylacia rubi)

Early stage of caterpillar of Fox Moth in Suffolk, England, September 1968

Mature caterpillar of Fox Moth (as it hibernated) in Suffolk, England, April 1969

Chrysalis of Fox Moth in Suffolk, England, May 1969

Newly emerged Fox Moth in Suffolk, England, June 1969

Newly emerged Fox Moth in Suffolk, England, June 1969

Found in low vegetation in my garden in SW France, September 27th 2007

A large caterpillar, about 3", ready for hibernation in my garden in SW France, September 27th 2007
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Fox Moth
Macrothylacia rubi
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lasiocampidae |
Genus: | Macrothylacia |
Species: | rubi |