Thursday, 14 September 2023

Goat Moth larva at Newport Wetlands NNR

Steve Wilkinson found a Goat Moth larva on the Wales Coast Path at Uskmouth on 28th August. I believe this is the 1st record of Goat Moth larva here and the 1st record of the species since 2001. I've recorded the larval boring in cut willow, but not the actual larvae. 

Goat Moth larva. Photo by Steve Wilkinson


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  1. Nick Felstead18 September 2023 at 11:11

    Well done on that discovery. An unusual and striking caterpillar which could be easily Identified if found. Looks quite large too, probably a final instar stage I guess.

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  2. Kevin20 September 2023 at 04:56

    Yes, definitely final instar - it's the only time they come out of the inside of the tree they have been eating for 3 or 4 years.

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