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Caterpillar ID please

Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:53 pm

by NickB

Hi
Found this chap munching on my clematis at lunchtime.
It is about 3cm long.

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Not that good with moths: I presume it IS a moth?
N
Edit: First guess - Buff Ermine?

Re: Caterpillar ID please

Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:56 am

by hjalava

Your guess is good, it is Spilosoma luteum.