OCCURRENCE OF ERIOGASTER CATAX (LINNAEUS, 1758) (LASIOCAMPIDAE, LEPIDOPTERA) AND THE PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ACTIONS ON THE POLISH TERRITORY.

The study presents the location of Eriogaster catax in Poland. Research from this point of view was conducted in 2006-2007. As a result of analysis of this position, it was found that the main host plant of E. catax -- Prunus spinosa is over 50% refugia. It was not stated that any other tree species were host plants. For the most appropriate habitats of the species refugia, were considered those located in habitats of fresh and fresh mixed sites. The most important threats to species and propositions of methods of protection of sites on Polish territory have been presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]