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Pale Tussock

Calliteara pudibunda

Taken on 31st May 2007, it is attracted to lights.

by wallaby1 Jul 17, 2007 1:16 AM

A very furry moth! The larvae feed on several deciduous trees and shrubs.

by wallaby1 Jul 17, 2007 1:20 AM

I found this caterpillar in SE England on Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) September 2003

by philomel Oct 1, 2007 9:06 AM

When threatened it rolls up.

by philomel Oct 1, 2007 9:08 AM

A larger view of the curled caterpillar.

by philomel Oct 1, 2007 9:11 AM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Lymantriidae

Genus

Calliteara

Species

pudibunda

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