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Spilosoma urticae

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Field Notes

Description:

The larvae of Spilosoma urticae is about 35-45mm in length. Its body is dark brown to dark grey, covered with dense black or brown to dark brown hairs. The lavae has a shiny black head and a yellowish, thin line runs over the back.

Habitat:

The larvae feed on Rumex hydrolapathum, Mentha aquatica, Iris pseudacorus, Lysimachia vulgaris, Jacobaea vulgaris and Pedicularis sylvatica and can be found in swamps, marshes and grasslands.

Notes:

Spotted in rural area of Deventer, Holland.

Reference Links:

Spilosoma urticae, Vlindernet: sneeuwbeer (Spilosoma urticae) - de rups

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PublishedAugust 12, 2014

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