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Insect Factsheet Brown-tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) Identification: Mature larvae (caterpillars) are around 25 mm in length, dark brown to black in colour with white lateral stripes, tufts of ginger brown hairs and two orange spots near the tail. The adult moth has a wingspan of approximately 32 -38 mm, has pure white wings and a brown tail. Larvae (caterpillars) become active in spring and can be of public health significance. The larvae carry thousands of barbed hairs and spikes which when blown around on windy days can penetrate skin and cause severe rashes and irritation and If swallowed can cause respiratory problems. Create tent like webs to overwinter (larvae), then pupate in June, and adults emerge in July. Biology: Mid July: Moths mate, females lay eggs covered in small brown hairs on the underside of leaves and bushes. These bushes most commonly are of the Hawthorn, Blackthorn or related fruit bush variety, although it can include a wide variety of other trees.

Insect Factsheet Brown-tail Moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) The adult moth has Identification: Mature larvae (caterpillars) are around 25 mm in length, dark brown to black in colour with white

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