The Northern Eggar Moth or Oak Eggar is a stout fast flying moth. In more northerly parts of their European range the caterpillars take two seasons

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The Northern Eggar Moth or Oak Eggar is a stout fast flying moth. In more northerly parts of their European range the caterpillars take two seasons to grow and pupate

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Location: North Yorkshire Moors National Park, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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