Adrian Jones' photos with the keyword: Lasiocampa quercus

Oak Eggar Moth Caterpillar

Oak Eggar Moth Caterpillar

Adrian Jones
01 Apr 2014 3 1 555
A freshly moulted Oak Eggar Moth (Lasiocampa quercus) larva resplendent in its brightly coloured new skin. Its old skin can be seen beneath the larva.
Oak Eggar Larva (Lasiocampa quercus)

Oak Eggar Larva (Lasiocampa quercus)

Adrian Jones
17 Mar 2014 4 729
This is a larva of The Oak Eggar Moth (Lasiocampa quercus) I think. It was found feeding on Heather near Brook Vessons nature reserve on the Stiperstones in Shropshire on 17th March 2014. It measured approx 35mm in length.