ID help muchly appreciated

[Rebecca]

Whilst out for a walk this afternoon my very observant daughter spotted this strange chap. Any ideas?







Also is this known as a harlequin ladybird or an eyed ladybird?




thanks in advance

[Trev Sawyer]

Hi Rebecca,
Your caterpillar is that of a Drinker moth and I think the ladybird is indeed one of the many variations of the Harlequin.

Trev

[Rebecca]

Thank you very much, you are a star