Grass Eggar

Lasiocampa trifolii
Lasiocampidae
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Description

Grey-brown caterpillar with two white spots on the thorax and long grey-brown hairs on the flanks.

Information
Size
5–7 cm
Observation period
August to May
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Uncommon
Host plants
CloverLucerneBroomHeatherBird's-foot trefoil
Distribution

Throughout France and much of Europe.

Notes

Overwinters as a caterpillar. Species of open, dry habitats.