Saturniidae

06794 Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1643 (ABH68.001)

Female, ex larva, Christophstal, April 2015
Female, ex larva, Christophstal, April 2015
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Female, ex larva, Christophstal, April 2015
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Male, Christophstal, April 2015
Male, Christophstal, April 2015
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, June 2014
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Eggs, Christophstal, April 2015
Eggs, Christophstal, April 2015
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General Information

This is the only member of the Saturniidae family resident in the UK.

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: Not endangered

Habitat

Heathland, fens, woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in April 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 18 April to 21 April

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 27 June to 12 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, white, black, orange, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5