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I was sent these photos - but I'm not sure what this larva is. Any ideas? Thanks.

Cheers,

- Pete

Looks like Vapourer moth. Orgyia antiqua.

Almost It's Acronicta rumicis.

Tymo

I originally thought of both Vapourer sp. and Knott Grass, but it didn't seem to be either

Cheers,

- Pete

Yellow tail? I have definate saw that larvae before this year

In my limited experience of both Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis) and Knot Grass (Acronicta rumicis) larvae have continuous rows of white and white/red markings. So I guess there's either some variability in the larvae, or the photos were taken from a particular angle where these characteristics didn't show.

Thanks Tymo / Dave.

Cheers,

- Pete

It's a young larva of A. rumicis, and yes, it is variable in colour.