Monday 22 February 2021

There is life in the garden!

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.

1 comment:

  1. 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.

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