Erebidae : Lymantriinae
  Prev | Next  
Photo © Lynnette Nicholson,  04/08/2013 - Paston

View all 39 photos >

Immature stages

View all 23 photos >

Similar Norfolk Species
Brown-tail
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
White Satin
Leucoma salicis
Upload a Photo
 
Yellow-tail
Euproctis similis

(Fuessly, 1775) 2030 / 72.013

Norfolk status
Adults have a bold yellow/orange tip to the abdomen and one or more black spots at the corner of the white forewing.

Usually one generation in July - August. Recently a small second generation occurring in October has been noted.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Brown-tail | Pale Tussock >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
03/11/2024128TF63Heacham
29/10/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
26/10/2024127TG42Eccles
25/10/2024128TF92Stibbard
23/10/2024128TF63Heacham
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
Express Record Yellow-tail
We need your records!
Do you have records of Yellow-tail?
Put your own dot on the map!

Copyright © Lepidoptera UK 2024
   
Click Map for Details

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: M 16-22mm. F17-23mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

Data Policy | Cookies Policy
  
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © NOLA™ 2024. © Lepidoptera UK - Jim Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ 2024
This site requires necessary cookies to function correctly. We'd also like to set Google analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. These will be set only if you accept all cookies. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this will affect how the website functions. Cookies Policy