2028 Calliteara pudibunda (Pale Tussock) Female

Erebidae, Lymantriinae Wingspan: 64mm.

The females of this species rarely come in to light traps, so one seen is always an event. It tends to be more cleanly marked than the males, appearing whiter, and with stronger bands across the wing. It's always nice to find one, as there is the possibility of gaining some eggs and rearing the often quite showy furry caterpillars.