Copper Underwing
Amphipyra effusa
Uncommon
Description
Green caterpillar with white longitudinal lines along the body.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | April to June |
| Distribution | Almost all of France and much of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Oak
- Hornbeam
- Hazel
- Plum
- Willow
Notes
Nocturnal caterpillar, feeds on deciduous trees.