Caterpillar ID Please

[kevling]

Hi everyone,

I would be most grateful if someone coudl identify the attached caterpillars. They were seen in early June on the Dorset coast between Swanage and Lulworth Cove.

Kind Regards
Kev

[Nick Broomer]

The first larva looks like either a Five-Spotted or Six-Spotted Burnet moth, my bet a Five-Spotted. Can`t help you with the second one.

[Trev Sawyer]

Yep, I'd agree with 5 or 6 Spotted Burnet Moth for the first and Grass Eggar for the other one.

Trev

[Rosalyn]

I have friend in Australia who sends me random butterfly descriptions I've managed to sort those out. Now I have this caterpillar. Don't panic!! she saw it in Derbyshire whilst visiting family. I'd appreciate some help

[Pete Eeles]

Possibly an Oak Eggar moth:

http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=3632

Cheers,

- Pete

[Rosalyn]

Thanks for that Pete