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WHAT ARE THESE?

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:21 pm
by Paul Harfield
Can anyone identify these for me?
I have 2 or 3 of these larvae in the garden at the moment some feeding on Cranesbill and some munching Crocosmia leaves.
Unknown larva in the garden
Unknown larva in the garden
These very small moths I found on Friday along my local footpath. There were up to 8 on this one flower head in very cool conditions.
Uknown Micro moths Hedge End 21.9.2012
Uknown Micro moths Hedge End 21.9.2012
Unknown Micro moths Hedge End 21.9.2012
Unknown Micro moths Hedge End 21.9.2012
On days when there are no butterflies around one has to find other things of interest :D

Re: WHAT ARE THESE?

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:52 pm
by Nick Broomer
Your photo of a caterpillar is the larva of the moth Knot Grass.
All the best, Nick.

Re: WHAT ARE THESE?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:51 am
by Mikhail
....and the moths are the Nettle Tap Anthophila fabriciana.

M.

Re: WHAT ARE THESE?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:01 pm
by Paul Harfield
Hi Nick & Mikhail
Many thanks for the id on these two :D