Pale Tussock
Calliteara pudibunda
Common
Description
Very hairy, spectacular caterpillar. Four pale yellow dorsal hair tufts on the abdomen. Long grey-white lateral hairs. Distinctive red-coral tail tuft.
Information
| Family | Erebidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | fournie |
| Observation period | July to October |
| Distribution | Throughout France and almost all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | Slightly urticating |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Beech
- Oak
- Hornbeam
- Birch
- Hazel
- Lime
- Apple
- Rose
- Raspberry
Notes
The red tail tuft is the most distinctive feature. Hairs can cause mild skin irritation.