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Wed 24th October 2007 20:04 by James McGill
Epermenia chaerophyllella larvae feed gregariously beneath the leaves of hogweed. The upper surface turns brown which provides a good indication that the species is present. Turn the leaves over - there will often be a few larvae, silk spinnings and frass. I've seen over 70 caterpillars on a single leaf. There are three or more generations from May until late autumn, they are still feeding at the moment.

483 Epermenia chaerophyllella feedings signs

483 Epermenia chaerophyllella

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