Lasiocampidae : Malacosomatinae
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Lackey
Malacosoma neustria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1634 / 66.003

Uncommon and declining resident in the south of the region, last Staffordshire record in 1997.

Found in hedgerows, scrub, open woodland and even gardens.

Overwinters as an egg, the larvae living in communal webs.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 45 (32%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Broadleaf trees and shrubs inc Rose family
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
07/07/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
07/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
02/07/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSP04
01/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP05
01/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP05

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