Betulaceae/Corylaceae: Lymantriinae

10387 Pale Tussock Calliteara pudibunda, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2028 (ABH72.015)

ex. Larva, Christophstal, April 2014
ex. Larva, Christophstal, April 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
ex. Larva, Christophstal, April 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards
ex. Larva, Christophstal, April 2014
ex. Larva, Christophstal, April 2014
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Final Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
Final Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
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Final Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
Final Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
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4th Instar, Christophstal September 2013
4th Instar, Christophstal September 2013
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4th Instar, Christophstal September 2013
4th Instar, Christophstal September 2013
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3rd Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
3rd Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
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3rd Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
3rd Instar, Christophstal, September 2013
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First Instar, Christophstal, July 2013
First Instar, Christophstal, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General Information

Pupates in a silken cocoon on or under the food plant.

Overwinters as a pupa.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: M 21-22mm. F 27-31mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), elms (Ulmus spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus), broadleaved trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Gardens, hedgerows, parks, woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in June 2015

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 04 May to 22 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5