- Calliteara pudibunda
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Calliteara pudibunda 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lymantriidae Genus: Calliteara Species: C. pudibunda Binomial name Calliteara pudibunda
(Linnaeus, 1758)Synonyms - Phalaena pudibunda Linnaeus, 1758
- Dasychira pudibunda (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Elkneria pudibunda (Linnaeus, 1758)
- .. pudipunda auct. [misspelling]
The Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) is a moth of the Lymantriidae family. It is found in Europe and Anatolia.
The Dutch common name for the moth (Meriansborstel) is named for famous butterfly and insect painter Anna Maria Sibylla Merian.
The wingspan is 40-60 mm. The moth flies from April to June.
The larvae feed on Oak, Willow, Birch, Prunus and Crataegus species.
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Caterpillar
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Mounted female
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Mounted male
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