Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Eriogaster Higher classification Eriogaster | Phylum Arthropoda Family Lasiocampidae Scientific name Eriogaster lanestris Rank Species | |
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Similar Eriogaster, Butterflies and moths, Lasiocampidae, Insect, Eriogaster catax | ||
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Eriogaster lanestris, the small eggar, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in most of Europe and much of the Palearctic ranging to the Amur River.
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Its wingspan is 30–40 mm. The moth flies from March to April depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Prunus spinosa and Crataegus, but also on birch. The pupae may stay unhatched for years; in one study, the latest hatches occurred after 10 years.
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