Lasiocampidae : Lasiocampinae
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Small Eggar
Eriogaster lanestris
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1633 / 66.005
Norfolk status
Scarce.
Formerly quite common, much scarcer in recent years.
Restricted to a few scattered colonies in England and Ireland.
Hedgerows.

Most frequently recorded as a larvae in communal webs April - Aug.

Recorded in 29 (42%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/07/2020127TM19 - Flordon/Long Stratton
20/06/2020128TF93 - Fakenham/Walsingham
17/06/2020127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
13/06/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
13/06/2020127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 15-21mm.
Flight: One generation. Feb-Mar.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Eriogaster lanestris
 
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