Lasiocampidae: Poecilocampinae

1632 (ABH66.002) Pale Eggar Trichiura crataegi, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR06731

Monks Wood, 30th Aug., 2007.
Monks Wood, 30th Aug., 2007.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood, 30th Aug., 2007.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Castor Hanglands, 22nd Aug. 2018. Female.
Castor Hanglands, 22nd Aug. 2018. Female.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
Glen More, Scotland.. 22nd Aug. 209.
Glen More, Scotland.. 22nd Aug. 209.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex female Castor Hanglands 1st instar. .Photo: 14-04-2020.
ex female Castor Hanglands 1st instar. .Photo: 14-04-2020.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex female Castor Hanglands. Early instar. Photo 19-04-2020.
ex female Castor Hanglands. Early instar. Photo 19-04-2020.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex female Castor Hanglands. Mid instar. Photo: 03-05-2020.
ex female Castor Hanglands. Mid instar. Photo: 03-05-2020.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex female Castor Hanglands. Mid instar. Photo: 17-05-2020.
ex female Castor Hanglands. Mid instar. Photo: 17-05-2020.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex female CastorHanglands. Photo: 23-08-2018.
ex female CastorHanglands. Photo: 23-08-2018.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier


General Information

One of the smaller members of the Lasiocampidae and unlikely to be confused with other moths flying at the time of year.

 

Pupates in a cocoon in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland and the edges of woodland. Favours sunny locations.

Regional Information

Recorded in 27 (10%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 August to 01 October

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 07 May to 25 August



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, Black, Orange, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5