72.010 Black Arches

Lymantria monacha

TQ4792 04/08/2023 ©Raymond Small 

This species frequents mature woodland and scrub containing Oak and is on the wing during July and August. Males have feathered antennae and are smaller than females. The larvae feed on Oak and sometimes coniferous trees in spring.

TQ4692 10/07/2025 ©Raymond Small

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