Wilgenhoutrups Cossus cossus caterpillar

Rups van wilgenhoutvlinder (Cossus cossus) Diemerzeedijk 2011 Amsterdam Holland
The Goat Moth (Cossus cossus) is a moth of the family Cossidae. It is found in Europe.
This is a large heavy moth with a wingspan of 68--96 mm. The wings are greyish brown and marked with fine dark cross lines. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location.
The caterpillars feed in the trunks and branches of a wide variety of trees, taking three or four years to mature. (Wiki)

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