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1636 Grass Eggar (Lasiocampa trifolii) ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - (Lasiocampidae / Lasiocampinae)


Status: Na
Notes: Nationally very rare, south-western England, southern Wales and north-western England, predominantly coastal. Wingspan male 48-55mm, female 58-74mm. Nocturnal; mid-July to mid-September. Frequents sand-dunes, sand-hills, sea cliffs a nd acid heathland. Larva late March to July, having over-wintered as an egg. Larva feeds on Tree Lupin, Bramble, Marram Grass, Kidney Vetch and Bird's-foot Trefoil.

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