Antler Moth [ PC UPDATED ]

Beyond its antler-like markings, it is one of the few moths with "hairy eyes," though you'll need a magnifying glass to see them. The twelve moths of Christmas | Butterfly Conservation

In the rolling fells of Northern England and Scotland, the Antler Moth plays a leading role in a recurring natural drama. Its caterpillars feed almost exclusively on grasses, and every 8 to 10 years, their population explodes into what locals call a "plague". antler moth

During these peak years, millions of caterpillars can cover the hillsides like a "writhing carpet" or a "tide sweeping the face of the hill," turning green pastures brown almost overnight. Beyond its antler-like markings, it is one of