About Euthrix potatoria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Euthrix potatoria, commonly known as the drinker, is an orange-brown moth that belongs to the family Lasiocampidae. Both its common name and scientific name come from the belief that the species' larvae drink drops of dew. This moth is found across Europe. It is fairly common throughout the southern half of Britain. In Scotland, it is common in the west of the country, but not in the east. It occurs most often in marshy areas, fens, and along riversides, though it can also be found in drier grassy terrain.
