Caterpillar seen on Cheshire and Peak District Field trip
21st May at Tegg's Nose Country Park
I think we all enjoyed the day
Thanks to Tony Pioli for planning the trip
ID Please Moth caterpillar
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MallyCross
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ID Please Moth caterpillar
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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
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
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Trev Sawyer
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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