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Oak Eggar
Lasiocampa quercus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Lasiocampinae
1637 / 66.007
Photo © Ian Ellis,  28/07/2011 - Cottenham

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Similar Cambs Species: None
Forewing: M 25-34mm. F 33-40mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Heathers, Bilberry, Bramble other woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 16 (43%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
11/08/2023+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
08/07/2023229TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
13/08/2022+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
29/07/2022129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
Further info: Lasiocampa quercus
 
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