Can anybody help with the identity of this caterpillar. The image has been sent to me and shows a 3 inch long larva which was initially found on Honeysuckle. It's certainly that of a moth, but I can't quite pin it down from my books.
Many thanks,
Vince
Mystery Caterpillar
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Re: Mystery Caterpillar
Looks like Red Underwing to me, but can't be sure - and the foodplant's wrong!
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- Pete
Cheers,
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Re: Mystery Caterpillar
Thanks Pete
Does anyone else have any further suggestions?
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Re: Mystery Caterpillar
elelphant hawk moth?
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Re: Mystery Caterpillar
Thanks Les
It turns out that the food plant for Red Underwing is very close to the sighting.
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It turns out that the food plant for Red Underwing is very close to the sighting.
Vince