Emperor moth  (Saturnia pavonia)

Range

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

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Habitat

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