Mottled Umber

Erannis defoliaria
Geometridae
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Description

Yellowish-brown to russet caterpillar. Yellow or ochre flanks. Moves with a looping gait.

Information
Size
3–4 cm
Observation period
April to June
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
RoseOakWillowHazelBrambleCherryHawthorn
Distribution

Almost all of France and Europe.

Notes

Looper caterpillar moving in characteristic loops. Can cause significant defoliation.