What are these caterpillars?

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Ian Pratt
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What are these caterpillars?

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My bet is Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell. Am I right?
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Looks like small tortoiseshell. Peacock ones tend to stay dark coloured. Think these are small tortoiseshell.
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I agree - they all look like Small Torts to me.

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