Erebidae: Lymantriinae

10397 Vapourer Orgyia antiqua, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2026 (ABH72.017)

 2010-2016
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 2019

General Information

The female of this species is almost wingless and therefore remains on the cocoon from which she emerged.

 

Pupates in a cocoon attached to the food plant or a nearby wall or fence.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 12-17mm. F
Foodplant(s): broadleaved trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Parks and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Scarce Vapourer Orgyia recens


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Red, green, blue, black, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5