1773 Wilkes' Eng. Moths & Butterflies (new ed.) i. i. 30 The Red-Spot Tussock-Moth. The caterpillars are very common, feeding on on most Elm and Lime Trees about Town.
1840 S. HeremanGardener's Libr. II. 165Orgya Antiqua, Common Vapourer Moth... Red Spot Tussock.