Buff-tip
Phalera bucephala
Common
Description
Yellow-orange caterpillar with black longitudinal lines. Black head. Lives in dense groups on branches.
Information
| Family | Notodontidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 5–6 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | July to October |
| Distribution | Throughout France and almost all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Oak
- Willow
- Poplar
- Birch
- Lime
- Elm
Notes
Lives in dense groups on branches. Caterpillars feed together very visibly.