Grass Eggar
B&F 1636 RES 66.006
DistributionPhenologyReporting RatePhotos
The nominate subspecies trifolii doesn't occur in Kent, but the subspecies flava (known as the Pale Grass Eggar), is found at Dungeness, and nowhere else in the UK. The map below shows sporadic dots at other locations in Kent, but this species is only confirmed as breeding at Dungeness. Grass Eggar is a distinctive moth, large with brown wings and obvious white spots in the middle of the forewings. Pale Grass Eggar is much paler and therefore, despite its smaller size, could be mistaken at a glance for Oak Eggar. However, Grass Eggar and Pale Grass Eggar both have two crosslines whereas Oak Eggar has only one.
Grade 1 — adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.
Distribution Map
The map below shows all records of Grass Eggar (Lasiocampa trifolii) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:
Phenology
The graph below shows at which time of the year Grass Eggar (Lasiocampa trifolii) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:
Reporting Rate
The graph below shows how the number of records of Grass Eggar (Lasiocampa trifolii) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:
Photo Gallery
Below is a selection of Grass Eggar (Lasiocampa trifolii) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.
External Links
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