Ground Lackey
Malacosoma castrensis
Uncommon
Description
Blue-grey body. White dorsal line bordered by orange-red lines. Rusty hairy caterpillar.
Information
| Family | Lasiocampidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 4–5 cm |
| Hairiness | fournie |
| Observation period | April to July |
| Distribution | Throughout France and all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Plantain
- Clover
- Mugwort
- Broom
- Blackthorn
Notes
Lives in groups in silk webs. Species of dry grasslands and heathland.