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I haven no idea what this is - have been looking for a while but can't see him on the net, any ideas anyone? It was on my lettuce.
I reckon that it must be a moth as I really haven't seen anything but white butterflies in the garden, and it's not one of those.
What a fantastic capture.Usually when I attempt close up shots it needs to be something that moves very slowly or not at all(that sounds a bit like me actually)
Yep looks like s moth but not too sure.
Here is a site I ues :
http://www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk/
Hope this is a help :)
Nice photo, difficult to find a good resource for caterpillar identification, this page is OK. http://www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk/plates.htm
Another resource, but no easy reference guide. http://www.back-garden-moths.co.uk/forum/index.php
Oops, sorry Chocky, missed your post. :)
That is fine with me Rolf. We both probably answered at the sam time
At leest we agree :-lmao
Well, It may be a Buff Ermine moth.. but I'm not 100% sure.
DIgidark.... this didn't move at all even when I pushed some of the greenery aside. I have to admit that a lot of my closeup photos are a little too shaky to put up! Even worse, when I get down to take a photo I am not always sure if I am going to get up again!
Been trying to check this out, but it is very difficult to match, another possible option may be the Muslin Moth caterpillar. Will keep looking. :)
It sounds even more like me:014:
About time you got yourself an avatar DD. :)
Yes DD an avatar.
I think the caterpillar is one of the tiger moths
I agree a Buff Ermine Moth:)Quote:
Originally Posted by ladylouise62
At least that looks like the piccy in my book which I highly recommend
It is Collins Complete British Insects by Michael Chinery and there are chapters on Moth and Caterpillar moths.ISBN 0-00-717966-9
Hope this helps