Fox Moth

A common species nationally, in Kent it is easiest to find at the coast, although there are plenty of records from Blean, Orlestone/Hamstreet and other well-visited sites. The male often flies by day, but can also be seen at light traps, whilst the female flies only at night.  This moth is unmistakable with its size, the two crosslines and lack of any white spots.

Grass Eggar

The nominate subspecies <i>trifolii</i>&nbsp;doesn't occur in Kent, but the subspecies <i>flava</i>&nbsp;(known as the Pale Grass Eggar), is found at Dungeness, and nowhere else in the UK.  The map below shows sporadic dots at other locations in Kent, but this species is only confirmed as breeding at Dungeness.  Grass Eggar is a distinctive moth, large with brown wings and obvious white spots in the middle of the forewings.  Pale Grass Eggar is much paler and therefore, despite its smaller size, could be mistaken at a glance for Oak Eggar.  However, Grass Eggar and Pale Grass Eggar both have two crosslines whereas Oak Eggar has only one.

Oak Eggar

A reasonably common and widespread moth across Kent. This is a large and conspicuous moth which is difficult to confuse with any other species.

Kent Moth Group

Oak Eggar

Lasiocampa quercus

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