Tau Emperor

Aglia tau
Saturniidae
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Description

Young caterpillars have white and red scoli. Final instar loses its scoli. Green, undulating body.

Information
Size
4–5 cm
Observation period
May to August
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Uncommon
Host plants
BeechOakBirchLime
Distribution

Almost all of Europe. In France, wherever beech grows, except the Mediterranean coast.

Notes

Final instar caterpillar loses its prominent horns and turns plain green.