Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Wildlife photos please

Collapse

This topic is closed.
X
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Never seen one here PP...yet???
    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

    Location....Normandy France

    Comment


    • 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!
      My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
      Chrysanthemum notes page here.

      Comment


      • 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


        • That's super cool scarlet, great pic


          Sent from my iPhone using Grow Your Own Forum

          Comment


          • 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


            • 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

              Comment


              • Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
                Someone I met while fishing

                [ATTACH=CONFIG]47491[/ATTACH]
                I wonder if he said the same about you to his mates?

                Comment


                • 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

                  Comment


                  • Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
                    Someone I met while fishing

                    [ATTACH=CONFIG]47491[/ATTACH]
                    No wonder you dint catch owt...............
                    sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
                    --------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Official Member Of The Nutters Club - Rwanda Branch.
                    -------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Sent from my ZX Spectrum with no predictive text..........
                    -----------------------------------------------------------
                    KOYS - King Of Yellow Stickers..............

                    Comment


                    • 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

                      Attached Files
                      The best things in life are not things.

                      Comment


                      • 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


                        • 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


                          • This is the commonest orange and brown one on my plot:

                            My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
                            Chrysanthemum notes page here.

                            Comment


                            • No I can't say it looks like either of those really, probably more like this.
                              Attached Files
                              Remember it's just a bad day, not a bad life 😁

                              Comment


                              • Given your location, maybe this fellow?

                                My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
                                Chrysanthemum notes page here.

                                Comment

                                Latest Topics

                                Collapse

                                Recent Blog Posts

                                Collapse
                                Working...
                                X