WHICH MOTH LARVA IS THIS?

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Paul Harfield
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WHICH MOTH LARVA IS THIS?

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Whilst looking for Holly Blue larvae today on Ivy, I found this large moth larva.
It too seemed only interested in the flower buds, but was devouring whole thing rather than just the insides.
Any ideas which species it is please :?:
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Tony Moore
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Re: WHICH MOTH LARVA IS THIS?

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Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae. (green form)
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Paul Harfield
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Re: WHICH MOTH LARVA IS THIS?

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Thanks Tony :D
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