Northern Eggar
Lasiocampa quercus callunae
UK Green ListModerate📍 Lakeland fells
Season
June to July. One generation. Upland.
Best time of day
Daytime. Male flies.
Overview
Northern eggar is the upland form. Heather moorland. The fells. Foulshaw Moss. June to July. Male flies by day. That brown. Similar to oak eggar. Upland. Heather.
At a Glance
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae |
| Habitat | Heather moorland · Upland · Heath |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Heather moorland. The fells, Foulshaw Moss. That brown. Upland form of oak eggar. Heather. Male flies by day.
Identification
Brown. Upland. Heather. Similar to oak eggar. Northern form.
Viewing & Photography Tips
June to July. Heather moorland. The fells. Male flies by day. Upland.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.