Oak Eggar

Lasiocampa quercus
Lasiocampidae
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Description

Grey-brown caterpillar with two white spots on the thorax. Body covered in long grey-brown hairs.

Information
Size
6–8 cm
Observation period
August to June
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
OakBirchHeatherGorseWillowBroom
Distribution

Throughout France and almost all of Europe.

Notes

Overwinters as a caterpillar. Hairs can cause skin irritation.