Brown-tail

Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Erebidae
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Description

Greyish body with two distinctive orange patches at the rear. White side stripes. Urticating hairs.

Information
Size
3–4 cm
Observation period
March to June
Toxicity
Urticating
Rarity
Common
Host plants
HawthornBlackthornOakBrambleApplePear
Distribution

Throughout France and much of Europe.

Notes

Lives in colonies. Urticating hairs can cause skin and respiratory reactions.