First ones of the year for me last night were a Common Quaker and a Beautiful Plume. This is the earliest recorded date for these two species here in my garden at Tilehurst.
While out exercising, I did find this Caterpillar crawling over the pavement. Has anyone any ideas on species please? I thought maybe Ruby Tiger.
Hi Tony, I think you are correct with Ruby Tiger. The caterpillar of Muslin Moth is quite similar but that should over-winter as a pupa, whereas Ruby Tiger over-winters at the larval stage.
Hi Tony,
ReplyDeleteI think you are correct with Ruby Tiger. The caterpillar of Muslin Moth is quite similar but that should over-winter as a pupa, whereas Ruby Tiger over-winters at the larval stage.