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Family: Lasiocampidae   Checklist Number: 66.008

Macrothylacia rubi   Linnaeus, 1758

Fox Moth

A frequent and common moorland species found from May to June. Heather (Calluna vulgaris), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), and similar species are the main foodplants

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