lackey moth caterpillar

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A group of Lackey Moth Caterpillar, Malacosoma neustria, resting on their web in a Bramble bush in spring in the UK. Royalty Free Stock Photo

A Lackey Moth Caterpillar, Malacosoma neustria, resting on a plant stem in a meadow. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Vibrant Lackey Moth Caterpillar A Closeup of a Colorful Creature Found in Urban Environments Stock Photo for Nature Royalty Free Stock Photo

Hairy lackey moth caterpillar close-up. Malacosoma neustria Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lackey moth caterpillar macro. Malacosoma neustria on grass seedhead. Blue face, bright stripes. Royalty Free Stock Photo

A head shot of a stunning Lackey Moth Caterpillar Malacosoma neustria on a plant stem. Royalty Free Stock Photo

A stunning Lackey Moth Caterpillar Malacosoma neustria on a plant stem. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Closeup shot of a Lackey moth caterpillar on a rock surface Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lackey moth caterpillar crawls on the grass Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Lackey moth & caterpillar is common in the southern England Royalty Free Stock Photo

A stunning Lackey Moth Caterpillar Malacosoma neustria on a dandelion stem. Royalty Free Stock Photo

The lackey moth, Malacosoma neustria is a moth in the family Lasiocampidae. It is common across southern Britain and central Europe. Malacosoma species are notable for their caterpillars which are brightly coloured and form silken tents to regulate their temperature. Malacosoma neustria caterpillars are brown with blue, orange and white stripes. The adults are a fairly uniform brown. The larvae feed mainly on trees and shrubs from within their tents.