Lackey
Malacosoma neustria
Common
Description
Blue-grey body. White dorsal line bordered by orange-red lines. Rusty hairy caterpillar. Blue-grey head with two black spots.
Information
| Family | Lasiocampidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 4–6 cm |
| Hairiness | fournie |
| Observation period | April to July |
| Distribution | Throughout France and all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Hawthorn
- Blackthorn
- Plum
- Apple
- Pear
- Oak
- Hornbeam
- Willow
Notes
Lives in colonies in silk webs on branches. Can be an orchard pest.