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Oak Eggar

Lasiocampa quercus

Family: Lasiocampidae

RES: 66.007 B&F: 1637

Verification Grade (Adult):

A reasonably common and widespread moth across Kent. This is a large and conspicuous moth which is difficult to confuse with any other species.

Flight Season: late June through to late August

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Distribution in Kent

The map below shows the distribution of records of Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) within Kent. Use the control below to show data for a certain time period. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Click here for more information on how to submit data.

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Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Hover over the graph to see exact figures for each period of the year, and use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

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Photo Gallery

Below is a gallery of Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com.

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records submitted Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) to the Kent database has varied since 1950. Hover over the graph to see exact figures for each year, and use the control below to filter by a certain VC.

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External Links

More information about Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) can be seen on the external pages listed below: