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Hi all,
new to the forum, just signed up (thanks Pete)
I'm trying to ID some tiny caterpillars, I'm hoping they're Red admirals but they don't really match any pictures and I don't want to lovingly rear what ends up to be a fly! (Moths are ok though)
Single caterpillars on top side of nettle leaf in a silky web

Many thanks in advance for a yes or no on that. Mm ruler in pic for scale
Cheers
Tracey

Hi Tracey - I'm pretty sure that this is a moth larva, I'm just not sure which. Quite a few species feed on nettle (e.g. Mother-of-Pearl). Others might have a better idea of the species.

Cheers,

- Pete

Thanks very much for the reply.

Hello, I have another query I need help with please. On checking the nettles I came across this chap
Anyone recognise him? Is it another moth?

Many thanks

Hi Tracey - it is definitely a moth larva, I'm afraid, and I can't really help much further! I can exclude butterflies, and sawflies.

Cheers,

- Pete

Not an expert but possibly Burnished Brass ,(Happy to be corrected !) Regards Allan.W.

It looks to me like the larva of the Snout (Hypena proboscidalis).

Reckon you,re spot on there Downland boy .....nice one !
regards Allan .W.

that's great, thank you all very much for taking the time to comment.
We certainly have that moth in the gardens so it figures

lots to learn, much appreciated

Tracey