Oak Eggar - Lasiocampa quercus.

Oak Eggar - Lasiocampa quercus. A macro moth species from the family of Lasiocampidae sub family Lasiocampinae. The males are red brown with a yellow band across the wing, whereas the females are larger and a paler cream colour. Adults from northern moors and some dunes and southern heaths are often larger and darker than most southern forms. The Oak Eggar, despite its name, does not feed on Oak but is so-called because the shape of its cocoon is acorn-like. The moth has a wingspan of 45-75 mm. The moth as one generation from July to August. The moth's habitat favours woodland edges, hedgerows, downland, fens, sand-dunes, sand-hills and sea cliffs. The larva foodplants are Heathers, Bilberry, Bramble other woody plants. The moth is widespread and classified nationally as a common species of the UK.

Tags: Oak Eggar - Lasiocampa quercus.