Lasiocampidae: Malacosomatinae

1635 (ABH66.004) Ground Lackey Malacosoma castrensis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR06744

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General InformationBoth sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-20mm
Foodplant(s): Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima), Common Sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.


Local