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Caterpillar of the Pale Tussock Moth

Calliteara pudibunda

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 40–60 mm. The moth flies from April to June.
The larvae feed on Oak, Willow, Birch, Prunus and Crataegus species.

Habitat:

It is found in Europe and Anatolia.

Notes:

Dutch: Meriansborstel

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Calliteara pudibunda

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PublishedOctober 26, 2014

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