| 1637 ~ Oak Eggar ~ Lasiocampa quercus | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 58-90mm. Confusion species Grass Eggar. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Will use most habitats. Foodplant Heathers, bilberry, bramble, blackthorn, hawthorn, sallow, hazel, garden privet and ivy. Lifestage data Overwinters once as a small larva. Larva August-June. Pupates in the leaf litter in a tough cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 1st Nov 2006, Commins Coch |