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Small eggar moth caterpillars  Eriogaster lanestris,Geotagged,Italy,Small eggar,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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"Eriogaster lanestris", the small eggar, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in most of Europe and much of the Palearctic ranging to the Amur River. Its wingspan is 30–40 mm. The moth flies from March to April depending on the location.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded May 12, 2024. Captured May 1, 2024 03:11 in H25G+PM Castelmezzano, Province of Potenza, Italy.
  • X-T2
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 80mm