White-spotted Lappet
Common NameWhite-spotted Lappet
Scientific NameEuthrix albomaculata
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (Palearctic)
Host PlantsQuercus, Betula, Salix, Populus, Crataegus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, often overwintering as larvae. They pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive white spot(s) on the reddish-brown forewings, along with its robust, hairy body and somewhat pointed head.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with reddish-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent white discal spot and faint darker transverse lines. Its body is stout and densely hairy.
