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Lasiocampa quercus
This caterpillar has tan hairs, black stripes and white markings. This species can hibernate as a caterpillar. The larvae feed on Larix, Betula, Salix and Rubus species.
Small shrubbery near conifer forest, alt. ~1350 m
The moth is known in French as minime à bandes haunes ou bombyx du chêne. It flies from May to September depending on the region. Their hairs can cause a violent itching reaction.
Spotted on Jul 1, 2013
Submitted on Jul 18, 2013
6 Comments
A beautiful caterpillar....
Thank you Satyen!
Beautiful find Daniele :-)
so cool
Thanks Maria!
Nice one!