Lasiocampidae: Pinarinae

1642 (ABH66.012) Lappet Gastropacha quercifolia, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR06777

Kyustendil, Bulgaria. 04-07-2017.
Kyustendil, Bulgaria. 04-07-2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kyustendil, Bulgaria. 04-07-2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Alibotush Mtn., Bulgaria, July 2009
Alibotush Mtn., Bulgaria, July 2009
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

The females of this species are larger than the males. The moths resemble dried oak leaves when at rest.

 

Pupates in a cocoon attached to vegetation.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 28-42mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Hedgerows, scrub, gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 38 (14.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1996

Recorded date range (Adult): 16 May to 13 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 13 May to 16 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
grey, blue, orange, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5