Oak Eggar
Lasiocampa quercus
Common
Description
Grey-brown caterpillar with two white spots on the thorax. Body covered in long grey-brown hairs.
Information
| Family | Lasiocampidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 6–8 cm |
| Hairiness | fournie |
| Observation period | August to June |
| Distribution | Throughout France and almost all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Oak
- Birch
- Heather
- Gorse
- Willow
- Broom
Notes
Overwinters as a caterpillar. Hairs can cause skin irritation.