Gallery - Tussock Moths
Vapourer Moth (Orgyia antiqua)
A common moth throughout most of Europe. It prefers woodland, parks and gardens. The males can often be seen flying during the afternoon in search of females who never leave there cocoons.
Brown Tail (Euproctis chysorrhoea)
A common and well known moth.The caterpillars live together in a communal silk tent until fully grown.
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