Lasiocampa quercus
Forewing length: 25 – 40mm
Description
the smaller males are a dark brown with aplare cross-band and conspicuous white spot of the forewings. The larger females are paler have similar markings as the male.
Flight Period
July - August
Laval Foodplants
Heathers, Bramble, Sallow
Habitat
Open countryside including Heathland, Downland, Woodland
Wiltshire Status
Uncommon and infrequently recorded in south of the county