Lasiocampidae : Lasiocampinae
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Oak Eggar
Lasiocampa quercus
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1637 / 66.007
Norfolk status
Widespread.
Heathland, woodland, grassland, hedgerows, scrub and fen.
Does not feed on Oak, but is so-called because the shape of its cocoon.
Males fly during the day, females are nocturnal.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
31/08/2021727TG33 - Bacton
15/08/2021127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
14/08/2021127TG20 - Norwich
12/08/2021127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
11/08/2021127TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: M 25-34mm. F 33-40mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Heathers, Bilberry, Bramble other woody plants
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
Further info: Lasiocampa quercus
 
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