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The Lappet is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in Europe and Northern and Eastern Asia.

The wingspan is 50–90 mm. The females are larger than the males. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on ''Crataegus'', ''Prunus spinosa'', Willow and Oak.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Mar 17, 2013. Captured Aug 24, 2012 22:22 in 501, 7089 Bozhichen, Bulgaria.
  • SZ-14
  • f/4.4
  • 10/200s
  • ISO200
  • 11.9mm