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Eggs on Buddleia

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:32 pm
by NickC
I was wondering if somebody could identify these eggs for me please? They've been laid on the leaf of a young Buddleia 'Silver Anniversary' and whatever laid them has then rolled up the leaf and stuck it together with silk. I realise they may not be butterfly, or even moth eggs, but hopefully somebody can identify them. Thanks.

Re: Eggs on Buddleia

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 9:11 pm
by David M
The only UK butterfly I've ever heard of laying eggs on buddleia is Painted Lady.

Re: Eggs on Buddleia

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:23 pm
by Essex Bertie
The Mullein moth caterpillars are often found on buddleia, but I can't find a picture on the internet of their eggs. But I'm not convinced these are Lepidoptera- shape looks odd and a spun leaf seems unusual.

Re: Eggs on Buddleia

Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:20 pm
by NickC
Thanks for the replies. I'll check them daily and post info/photos when they hatch.