Fox Moth
Macrothylacia rubi
Common
Description
Young caterpillars dark with pale intersegmental bands. Mature caterpillars covered in rusty-brown hairs. Grey flanks.
Information
| Family | Lasiocampidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 6–8 cm |
| Hairiness | fournie |
| Observation period | August to June |
| Distribution | Throughout France and Europe. |
| Toxicity | Slightly urticating |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Bramble
- Heather
- Clover
- Grasses
- Plantain
Notes
Overwinters as a caterpillar. Rusty hairs can cause skin irritation.