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so i live in fife scotland and i was taken photo for my portfolo for starting hopefully college when i came across a plant with lots of black caterpillers and i am hopeing some one can tell me what kind they are
the only thing is i dont know how to get the photo in for yous
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... to_comment
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... to_comment

sorry if this is not right place to ask i'm new

Hi Sarah,

I'm fairly certain that these are the caterpillars of the Peacock butterfly.

Vince

EDIT: I have since seen a closer image and some of the caterpillars have a faint yellow stripe down their sides. This could make them Small Tortoiseshell instead, but time will tell.

they do look like them turn in to nice butterflys then

Hi Sarah,

They are one of the most striking species in Britain and a great favourite with many people. You can see photos and information here:
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species=io

Vince

If they are Small Tortoiseshell you will find details here:
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species. ... es=urticae