Lasiocampidae: Lasiocampinae

06744 Ground Lackey Malacosoma castrensis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1635 (ABH66.004)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013. Male.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013. Female.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Stara Planina, Serbia, 1st July 2017. Male.
Stara Planina, Serbia, 1st July 2017. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Stara Planina, Serbia, 1st July 2017. Male.
Stara Planina, Serbia, 1st July 2017. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Oreshari Gorge, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 5th June 2011
Oreshari Gorge, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 5th June 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Oreshari Gorge, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 5th June 2011
Oreshari Gorge, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 5th June 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
near Stara Kresna, SW Bulgaria, 20th MAy 2015.
near Stara Kresna, SW Bulgaria, 20th MAy 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationBoth sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-20mm
Foodplant(s): Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima), Common Sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 June to 13 June