Map
Araschnia levana
Common
Description
Black caterpillar with white spots and branched black scoli. Lives in groups when young.
Information
| Family | Nymphalidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 2–3 cm |
| Hairiness | scoli |
| Observation period | April to August |
| Distribution | Almost all of France and much of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Nettle
Notes
Two generations per year producing very different-looking butterflies (spring and summer).