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The 2nd instar caterpillar found last night had remained in the same place:
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The last one, a late 4th instar I think, was on the move when I found him this morning (all pictures by flash, as he is in a shady part of the garden):
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(he changed his mind about going that way)
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He didn't like that flowerhead, however, so went back and moved onto another, smaller but with fresh, young buds, where he then stayed:
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His complete journey, over about half an hour:
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His final resting place was very close to the 2nd instar caterpillar:
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The characteristic, nibbled buds are a good indicator of holly blue caterpillar presence, but as the caterpillars move so readily, and evidently some distance, it's not quite the same thing as following purple emperor caterpillars!
Guy