Oak eggar — size comparison

The oak eggar inhabits forests, peatlands and scrub. Caterpillars eat leaves of varied trees and shrubs. The caterpillar overwinters, later continuing developme

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Oak eggar

Lasiocampa quercus

62,5 mmAdult male
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Oak eggarWingspan62.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Oak eggar — size comparison — facts and sources

The oak eggar inhabits forests, peatlands and scrub. Caterpillars eat leaves of varied trees and shrubs. The caterpillar overwinters, later continuing development on host plants.

Adults do not feed. Males can also be encountered flying by day.

Measurement sources