Lasiocampidae

06752 Oak Eggar Lasiocampa quercus, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1637 (ABH66.007)

Vihren, Pirin Mtns., 8th July 2009
Vihren, Pirin Mtns., 8th July 2009
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Vihren, Pirin Mtns., 8th July 2009
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. Female. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. Female. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Contrary to its venacular name, this species does not feed on oak. It is so named because of the shape of its cocoon.

 

Males fly during the day, females fly from dusk and come to light with the first few hours of darkness.

 

Pupates in a brown cocoon in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 25-34mm. F 33-40mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), sallows (Salix spp.), Ivy (Hedera helix), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, woodland, grassland, hedgerows, scrub and fen.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (0.2%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 July to 20 July



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