Larva ID help please

[Tracey]

Hi all,
new to the forum, just signed up (thanks Pete)
I'm trying to ID some tiny caterpillars, I'm hoping they're Red admirals but they don't really match any pictures and I don't want to lovingly rear what ends up to be a fly! (Moths are ok though)
Single caterpillars on top side of nettle leaf in a silky web

Many thanks in advance for a yes or no on that. Mm ruler in pic for scale
Cheers
Tracey

[Pete Eeles]

Hi Tracey - I'm pretty sure that this is a moth larva, I'm just not sure which. Quite a few species feed on nettle (e.g. Mother-of-Pearl). Others might have a better idea of the species.

Cheers,

- Pete

[Tracey]

Thanks very much for the reply.

[Tracey]

Hello, I have another query I need help with please. On checking the nettles I came across this chap

Anyone recognise him? Is it another moth?

Many thanks

[Pete Eeles]

Hi Tracey - it is definitely a moth larva, I'm afraid, and I can't really help much further! I can exclude butterflies, and sawflies.

Cheers,

- Pete

[Allan.W.]

Not an expert but possibly Burnished Brass ,(Happy to be corrected !) Regards Allan.W.

[downland boy]

It looks to me like the larva of the Snout (Hypena proboscidalis).

[Allan.W.]

Reckon you,re spot on there Downland boy .....nice one !
regards Allan .W.

[Tracey]

that's great, thank you all very much for taking the time to comment.
We certainly have that moth in the gardens so it figures

lots to learn, much appreciated

Tracey