Lasiocampidae: Lasiocampidae

1636 (ABH66.006) Grass Eggar Lasiocampa trifolii, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR06749

Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Tree Lupin (Lupinus arboreus), False Oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), plants and shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July

Regional Information

This species has been recorded in Huntingdonshire, but without locational data.

Last recorded in



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