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Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: InfraDig on June 30, 2021, 15:44:35
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Can anyone tell me what sort of caterpillar this is, please. It is on a blueberry bush.
Thanks very much.
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Could be a tussock moth caterpillar. Have a look at this link - probably rusty or white marked tussock moth
https://www.thoughtco.com/tussock-moth-caterpillars-4097354
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Vapourer Moth: https://butterfly-conservation.org/moths/vapourer
I'd suggest as it apparently has a wide range of food plants that you move it from anything you do like to something you don't!
A bit more here - actually, a rather interesting critter. https://breedingbutterflies.com/orgyia-antiqua-vapourer-moth/
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Thanks very much to both of you. It's now in a large jar with plenty to eat (judging by what is coming out!). Maybe I can see what it turns into!!
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My money is on Vapourer Moth too...
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Well, the rusty tussock moth is aka vapourer so chances are your money is safe Saddad.
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Ha! Good spot, Obelixx!
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https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=996
Agree with the above identification
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On the subject of Caterpillars I saw this newsflash on my browser this morning.
OK I think it is different from the above variety but it does make you think!
https://uk.yahoo.com/news/hounslow-council-warns-toxic-caterpillar-134827177.html (https://uk.yahoo.com/news/hounslow-council-warns-toxic-caterpillar-134827177.html)