Erebidae (Lymantriidae)     Lymantriinae ABH 72.016 B&F 2027   *   Dicallomera fascelina   *   Dark Tussock Local Wingspan: 35-45 mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Moors and heathland, also shingle and coastal dunes Larvae feed mainly on Heather, also on Broom, Creeping Willow, brambles and Hawthorn

Dark Tussock, Dicallomera fascelina
Studland Heath, Dorset. Larva: June 2013. Adult: July 2013