Lasiocampa trifolii
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| Lasiocampa trifolii (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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Lasiocampa trifolii, the grass eggar, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 40–55 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various shrubs and deciduous trees, such as oak, European beech, poplar and Calluna.
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Female
Female underside
Male
Male underside
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Categories:
- Lasiocampidae
- Moths of Europe
- Moths of Asia
- Moths described in 1775
- Taxa named by Michael Denis
- Taxa named by Ignaz Schiffermüller
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