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Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Description

The wings of this species are pure white. The female lays 100-200 eggs at the end of summer. From the eggs hatch larvae which spin web nests from leaves in which they overwinter. In spring, they proceed with feeding. At first they feed together, later they crawl apart and feed singly. They often use the leaf nest where they hide together. They cause often completely defoliation of infested trees. In case of their outbreak, the larvae often gather at one place in the tree crown. They pupate on the bark of the tree. The moth is common especially in fruit tree alleys, gardens and forest edges.

Symptom

At first larvae feed together, later they crawl apart and feed solitary. They often use the leaf nest where they hide together. They cause complete defoliation. 

Tree Species: Cherry, Oak, Apple Tree, Maple, Plum, Blackthorn

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 5 observations of the species in the system

Euproctis chrysorrhoeaBrowntail moth
Milan Zúbrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 6.8.2025

Euproctis chrysorrhoeaBrowntail moth
Milan Zúbrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 6.8.2025

Euproctis chrysorrhoeaBrowntail moth
Milan Zúbrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 6.8.2025

Euproctis chrysorrhoeaBrowntail moth
Milan Zúbrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 6.8.2025