Brown tailed moth
The other day on our walk, we saw this moth in a tunnel.
Brown-tail moth
The brown-tail moth is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is native to Europe, neighbouring countries in Asia, and the north coast of Africa. The caterpillars of the brown-tail moth have hairs which are an irritant to human skin and leave a bad rash, so they should not be handled. They are medium sized and have a wingspan range of up to 36-42mm. In July or August, the female lays batches of eggs and covers them with hairs from her abdomen. The larva become active again in early spring and pupate in a cocoon during June and July. The moths are often seen flying around in July and August and are attracted to light.
Very interesting, I don't think I've ever seen one
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