Lasiocampidae : Lasiocampinae
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Photo © Andy Banthorpe,  Oak Eggar male (bred from eggs laid by female trapped in Lower Stondon) July 2009

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Oak Eggar
Lasiocampa quercus

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1637 / 66.007

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 July to 10 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 16 (73%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1799.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
30/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
28/07/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
26/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
23/07/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: M 25-34mm. F 33-40mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Heathers, Bilberry, Bramble other woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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