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PALE TUSSOCK CATERPILLAR (Calliteara pudibunda) ©Darius Baužys The Pale Tussock is a moth of the Lymantriidae family. It is found in Europe and Anatolia. The Dutch common name for the moth (Meriansborstel) is named for famous butterfly and insect painter Anna Maria Sibylla Merian. The wingspan is 40-60 mm. The moth flies from April to June. The larvae feed on Oak, Willow, Birch, Prunus and Crataegus species. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_tussock_moth Other photos you may like: Tufted Costa Rican Caterpillar Hag Moth Caterpillar Puss Caterpillar

PALE TUSSOCK CATERPILLAR (Calliteara pudibunda) ©Darius Baužys

The Pale Tussock is a moth of the Lymantriidae family. It is found in Europe and Anatolia. The Dutch common name for the moth (Meriansborstel) is named for famous butterfly and insect painter Anna Maria Sibylla Merian.

The wingspan is 40-60 mm. The moth flies from April to June.

The larvae feed on Oak, Willow, Birch, Prunus and Crataegus species.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_tussock_moth

Other photos you may like:

Tufted Costa Rican Caterpillar

Hag Moth Caterpillar

Puss Caterpillar

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