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Oak Eggar Moth / Hrastov prelac

Lasiocampa quercus

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 45 - 75 mm. The females are larger than the males. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. Their hairs can cause a violent itching skin allergy in some people.
The larvae feed on Larix, Betula, Salix and Rubus species.

Habitat:

It is found in Europe and the British Isles.

Notes:

Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/24803357

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Lasiocampa quercus

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PublishedFebruary 21, 2012

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