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Pale Tussock
Calliteara pudibunda (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2028 / 72.015
Photo © Nicky Rowberry,  Malvern Link 10/5/22

Similar West Midlands Species

Forewing: M 21-22mm. F 27-31mm.
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

Found in woodland, hedgerows and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come readily to light. They can be found at rest on walls beneath house lights etc.

Recorded in 114 (81%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
14/10/2022140SJ61 - Wellington/The Weald Moors
09/10/2022+37SO73 - Ledbury & Eastnor
08/10/2022136SO33 - Peterchurch & Abbey Dore
08/10/2022136SO55 - Bodenham & Pudlestone
07/10/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
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