Aspen Lappet Moth
Common NameAspen Lappet Moth
Scientific NamePhyllodesma tremulifolia
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyGastropachinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPopulus spp., Salix spp., Betula spp., Quercus spp.
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. The hairy larvae feed on leaves and pupate in a cocoon, typically overwintering as a pupa before emerging as an adult in spring/early summer.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive reddish-brown, mottled wings with wavy outer margins and its characteristic resting posture, where it holds its wings tent-like over its body, mimicking a dead leaf.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with reddish-brown, mottled wings featuring irregular, wavy outer margins. Its furry body and tent-like resting posture help it camouflage as a dead leaf.
