Pale
Tussock Calliteara pudibunda (Linnaeus,
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A common and widespread moth in Nottinghamshire,
frequently occurring in gardens. The stunningly beautiful larva, is one
of our most striking caterpillars and is often found
wandering in search of somewhere to pupate during the Autumn months. |
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Female
photographed at Sherwood Forest CP May 2009 |
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Male,
reared ex-Hannah Park Wood pupa. Photographed May 2023 |
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Early stages  |
3rd
instar larva. Photographed at Clipstone Old Quarter July 2022 |
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Full grown
larva. Photographed at Sherwood Forest CP
October 2008 |
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