Brown-tail
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Common
Description
Greyish body with two distinctive orange patches at the rear. White side stripes. Urticating hairs.
Information
| Family | Erebidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | fournie |
| Observation period | March to June |
| Distribution | Throughout France and much of Europe. |
| Toxicity | Urticating |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Hawthorn
- Blackthorn
- Oak
- Bramble
- Apple
- Pear
Notes
Lives in colonies. Urticating hairs can cause skin and respiratory reactions.