[img][img][/img][/img]]Hi All
Caterpillar seen on Cheshire and Peak District Field trip
21st May at Tegg's Nose Country Park
Good turn out on the day but we only seen one a bit battered Green hairstreak.
I think we all enjoyed the day
Thanks to Tony Pioli for planning the trip
ID Please Moth caterpillar
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Re: ID Please Moth caterpillar
Hi MallyCross,
I think your hairy caterpillar is that of an Oak Eggar moth (Lasiocampa quercus). Curled up they have those curious black bands. The caterpillar doesn't actually eat Oak - apparently, the insect gets its name from the fact that its cocoon resembles an acorn.
Trev
I think your hairy caterpillar is that of an Oak Eggar moth (Lasiocampa quercus). Curled up they have those curious black bands. The caterpillar doesn't actually eat Oak - apparently, the insect gets its name from the fact that its cocoon resembles an acorn.
Trev