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Oak Eggar
Lasiocampa quercus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Lasiocampinae
1637 / 66.007
Photo © Dave Emley

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: M 25-34mm, F 33-40mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Heathers, Bilberry, Bramble other woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident, found throughout the region.

A species of moorland and hills and less commonly in woods and hedgerows.

More often seen as the larva. Males often seen flying in the day, but also comes to light.

Recorded in 98 (70%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/12/2023137SO94 - Pershore
31/10/2023339SJ73 - Loggerheads/Burnt Wood
28/10/2023139SJ91 - Cannock Chase/Penkridge
15/09/2023340SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
03/09/2023139SJ74 - Betley/Madeley
Further info: Lasiocampa quercus
 
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