Grand Lappet Moth
Common NameGrand Lappet Moth
Scientific NameLasiocampa grandis
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands, and sometimes gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsQuercus (oak), Prunus (cherry, plum), Crataegus (hawthorn), Salix (willow), Populus (poplar), Rubus (bramble)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, developing into hairy larvae that feed on leaves. Larvae pupate in a strong cocoon, often attached to vegetation, before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform reddish-brown coloration, the small white discal spot on the forewing, and the strongly bipectinate (feather-like) antennae in males. The overall robust and furry appearance is characteristic of lappet moths.
Description
A robust, medium-to-large moth with a furry, reddish-brown body and wings, featuring a faint darker postmedial line and a small white discal spot on the forewings. Males have prominent feathery antennae.
