2019

TQ7323 : Pale tussock moth in Robertsbridge High Street

taken 5 years ago, near to Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England

Pale tussock moth in Robertsbridge High Street
Pale tussock moth in Robertsbridge High Street
The woolly caterpillars of this species, Calliteara pudibunda, were often found in hop gardens in the Rother Valley and were known as 'hop dogs'. This example of an adult was resting on a wooden front door in Robertsbridge High Street.

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Geographical Context: Village, Rural settlement Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms Primary Subject: Moth
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · High Street [26] Other Photos: · One hairy beastie · Pale Tussock caterpillar ·
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Photographer
Patrick Roper   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 31 May, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 11 June, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7378 2372 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:59.1992N 0:28.4744E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7378 2372
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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