Ptilodon capucina (Linnaeus, 1758), (coxcomb prominent)


28 Sep 2005 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record SummaryYoung larva, beaten from Oak
Found asLarva
Date28 September 2005
Capture methodbeaten
Associated organismQuercus robur
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 20’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountyBerkshire
CountryEngland

Notes:

Pair of red prominences at tail.

11 Oct 05: length = c. 25mm

17 Oct 05: spun up.

Pupated by 26 Oct 05.

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