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1634 ~ Lackey ~ Malacosoma neustria
UK Status

Resident. Common S,S(N)

Montgomeryshire Status

A rarely recorded species found only in the extreme west of the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 30-41mm.

Confusion species

Ground Lackey.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Open, sunny sites.

Foodplant

Broadleaved trees.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as eggs attached in bands around a twig, then living gregariously in webs. Larva April-June. Pupates in a cocoon among low stems or plant debris.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PB, 12th July 2010, Morben ISAF

Photo by AT, 29th June 2011, Derwenlas