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Spilosoma urticae
The larvae of Spilosoma urticae is about 35-45mm in length. Its body is dark brown to dark grey, covered with dense black or brown to dark brown hairs. The lavae has a shiny black head and a yellowish, thin line runs over the back.
The larvae feed on Rumex hydrolapathum, Mentha aquatica, Iris pseudacorus, Lysimachia vulgaris, Jacobaea vulgaris and Pedicularis sylvatica and can be found in swamps, marshes and grasslands.
Spotted in rural area of Deventer, Holland.
Spotted on Aug 12, 2014
Submitted on Aug 12, 2014
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