Thanks Dave. Is it OK to keep it in a large air-holed jar, with fresh leaves daily, so that my daughter can watch it change? Or is this kind of captivity frowned upon? Judging by its size, how long do you think it will take to change to the crysalis stage, and then onto the moth stage? Is there a go...

Can someone identify this hairy caterillar for me please? It was on an Aquiliga plant in the back garden. Found in Preston, Lancashire. Thinking along the lines of buff ermine or one of the tigers? 800cater01 (Large).jpg 800cater04 (Large).jpg 800cater03a (Large).jpg Thanks in advance. Paul.

Thanks Dave.

I wondered too if it may be an Emporer moth...?


Paul.

Sorry, I'm not good on moths....


Thanks in advance for any ID please


Paul.

Thank you Pete.

Paul.

Heres a better view of the wings.







Paul.

...so would appreciate any confirmation.

Nice site btw.




Paul.