Emperor moth  (Saturnia pavonia)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

The species is well distributed throughout the British Isles including the Channel Islands, the Scottish Western Isles and Ireland.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Emperor moths prefer open scrub habitat on heathland, moorland, fens, along field margins and hedgerows, woodland rides and sand dunes.

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