Today I saw this cat. in the south of France. It mesured around 16 mm and was climbing along some dead fennel, although I don't think that that is significant.
I am intrigued. Any ideas for its ID ?
Thanks,
Chris
ID for a caterpillar please
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Chris Jackson
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ID for a caterpillar please
Hi Folks,
Today I saw this cat. in the south of France. It mesured around 16 mm and was climbing along some dead fennel, although I don't think that that is significant.
I am intrigued. Any ideas for its ID ?
Thanks,
Chris
Today I saw this cat. in the south of France. It mesured around 16 mm and was climbing along some dead fennel, although I don't think that that is significant.
I am intrigued. Any ideas for its ID ?
Thanks,
Chris
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Re: ID for a caterpillar please
Feathered footman, Spiris striata, looks a good match.
Guy
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Re: ID for a caterpillar please
Thanks Guy.
Yes, that does check out.
Chris
Yes, that does check out.
Chris