Sycamore

Acronicta aceris
Noctuidae
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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
Size
3–5 cm
Observation period
July to September
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Uncommon
Host plants
MapleHorse chestnutPlaneOakLime
Distribution

Throughout France and much of Europe.

Notes

Very distinctive caterpillar with its bicoloured black and rusty hairs.