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Lasiocampa quercus
The Oak Eggar is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found throughout Europe and the British Isles. The wingspan is 45–75 mm. The females are larger than the males, while the males are more deeply colored. The larvae feed on Larix, Betula, Salix and Rubus species.
Very hairy caterpillar, measured about 9 cm in length.
Thank you for the ID Kibuyu! Didn't know this big fellow would transform in such a beautiful moth :)
Spotted on Sep 18, 2014
Submitted on Sep 19, 2014
