Sycamore
Acronicta aceris
Uncommon
Description
Very hairy caterpillar, bright orange-yellow to orange-red. Long tufts of orange hairs on the back, with a row of white spots circled in black forming a very distinctive pattern. Black head.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–5 cm |
| Hairiness | fournie |
| Observation period | July to September |
| Distribution | Throughout France and much of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Maple
- Horse chestnut
- Plane
- Oak
- Lime
Notes
Very distinctive caterpillar with its bicoloured black and rusty hairs.