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Lasiocampa quercus
The wingspan is 45 - 75 mm. The females are larger than the males. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. Their hairs can cause a violent itching skin allergy in some people. The larvae feed on Larix, Betula, Salix and Rubus species.
It is found in Europe and the British Isles.
Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/248...
Spotted on Aug 21, 2010
Submitted on Feb 21, 2012
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Thank you ;)