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1635 Ground Lackey (Malacosoma castrensis) (Linnaeus, 1758) - (Lasiocampidae / Lasiocampinae)


Status: Na
Notes: Nationally very rare, south-eastern England and south-western England, predominantly coastal. Wingspan male 31-35mm, female 36-41mm. Nocturnal; July to August. Frequents salt-marshes and shingle beaches; 0-50m. Larva April to July, h aving over-wintered as an egg. Larva feeds on various herbaceous salt-marsh plants.

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