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The Vapourer - Orgyia antiqua

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The Vapourer The Vapourer - Orgyia antiqua dylan Laundry Lane 5 Nov 2020, 9:39 p.m. 15 Aug 2020, 5:38 p.m.
The Vapourer The Vapourer - Orgyia antiqua dylan Laundry Lane 19 Jun 2022, 1:46 p.m. 19 Jun 2022, 11:13 a.m.
The Vapourer The Vapourer - Orgyia antiqua dylan Laundry Lane 5 Nov 2020, 9:39 p.m. 15 Aug 2020, 5:38 p.m.
The Vapourer The Vapourer - Orgyia antiqua dylan Laundry Lane 5 Nov 2020, 9:39 p.m. 15 Aug 2020, 5:38 p.m.
The Vapourer The Vapourer - Orgyia antiqua dylan Laundry Lane 5 Nov 2020, 9:39 p.m. 15 Aug 2020, 5:38 p.m.
The Vapourer The Vapourer - Orgyia antiqua dylan Laundry Lane 5 Nov 2020, 9:39 p.m. 15 Aug 2020, 5:39 p.m.

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Species Description

Fairly common and widespread throughout the UK though more so in the Southern half. Habitat includes: garden (particularly Urban gardens), parks, allotments, woodland, hedgerows, fens, heathland moorland. Wingspan= 25-30mm. Flight period: July to September/October (South). Males fly during the day, Females are wingless. Life cycle: Eggs are layed on Females old cocoon. Caterpillars are very hairy.