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Never seen one here PP...yet???
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Never seen one here PP...yet???
"Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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Yes, it's an Emperor Moth caterpillar. Handsome chap!
When they are mature and ready to pupate they seem to go on a long walkabout to find somewhere suitable to get changed.
When I was a boy I found one walking along a path in North Wales, so I took it home in a jar and put the jar on my windowsill. It spun itself a brown silky cocoon and eventually next year, just when I was giving up hope, the adult moth emerged. It was a beauty. I let it go of course, but it was a good 25 miles away from where I picked it up. Hopefully there were others a bit nearer!Comment
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Cheers both! I've never seen one before.
This one was also on a serious walk, the kids were amazed at how fast it was going.Comment
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That's super cool scarlet, great pic
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I am not a lover of moths but have just googled the adult moth of this caterpillar and it is beautiful. Nothing like the monster that came into the house last night. I love butterflies but moths are a no no for me.Remember it's just a bad day, not a bad life 😁Comment
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This is the Emperor Moth. Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia - UKMoths
So beautiful but rather intimidating with its big "eyes" and furry back. Don't think I've ever seen one - but I want to now
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I wonder if he said the same about you to his mates?Originally posted by bearded bloke View PostComment
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Seems to be Caterpillar walkabout time.
No photos, I'm sorry - he didn't want publicity - but I found a White Ermine moth caterpillar in the veggie bed. One of these :-
White Ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda - UKMoths
I've seen the moths too - like flying dalmatians
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No wonder you dint catch owt...............Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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I snapped this cute blue butterfly today and these cinebar moths, I reckon it was two Mr's trying their best to attract a lady
The best things in life are not things.Comment
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The only kind of butterflies I ever see are cabbage whites and a brown and orange one that I don't know the name of. They're lovely all the same though.Remember it's just a bad day, not a bad life 😁Comment
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one of these Moopmoop ?
He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity Comment
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No I can't say it looks like either of those really, probably more like this.Remember it's just a bad day, not a bad life 😁Comment
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