Barred Lappet
Common NameBarred Lappet
Scientific NameGastropacha quercifolia
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, scrub, gardens, orchards
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, North Africa
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, sallow, oak, apple, plum
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in batches, hatching into large, hairy larvae that feed on deciduous trees and shrubs. Larvae overwinter when small and pupate in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, robust and very hairy body, and the distinctive wavy pale 'barred' lines across the dark, often reddish-brown, forewings. The scalloped wing margins are also characteristic.
Description
A large, robust moth characterized by its broad, dark brown to reddish-brown wings adorned with prominent, wavy, pale transverse lines. Its body is notably hairy.
