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Saturday, 13 November 2021
Caterpillar in moth trap
Just 5 adult moths to the garden trap last night, but also this dark hairy caterpillar.. My suggestion is White Ermine, but I guess there could be other candidates?
Hi Steve, Going by the date it ought to be Ruby Tiger, which is the only one looking like that which over-winters as a larva, but I'm not sure that's 100% safe as an ID with so many changes going on!
Thanks Dave, I think you are right. When I have seen Ruby Tiger larvae before, they have always had a reddish tinge, but I see that the larvae can be much darker over winter.
Hi Steve,
ReplyDeleteGoing by the date it ought to be Ruby Tiger, which is the only one looking like that which over-winters as a larva, but I'm not sure that's 100% safe as an ID with so many changes going on!
Thanks Dave, I think you are right. When I have seen Ruby Tiger larvae before, they have always had a reddish tinge, but I see that the larvae can be much darker over winter.
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