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Post by lizb on Jun 3, 2015 19:01:08 GMT
Found several in my garden today - in overgrown ex-veg patch 
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Post by bobbobthebob on Jun 3, 2015 23:23:02 GMT
It's a Mullein Moth caterpillar
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Post by lizb on Jun 4, 2015 7:57:34 GMT
Thank you. That,s a new one for me. I'lol be watching those caterpillars. I see from UK moths site most often found as caterpillars. Moth is quite camouflaged. Any tips for catching sight of it?
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Post by htcdude on Jun 4, 2015 8:50:06 GMT
I had my first Mullein moth in a trap a few weeks back, looked just like a piece of wood. No idea how anyone would recognise them in the field!  Nige |
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Post by lizb on Jun 4, 2015 9:00:25 GMT
That is what I though throw picture. I will set my trap at weekend and look out for bits of wood!
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Post by htcdude on Jun 4, 2015 9:04:23 GMT
You might be lucky and get an adult, but it's a bit late in the season for them now. Might get the odd one hanging around given the Spring we've had though!
Nige
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Post by lizb on Jun 4, 2015 15:58:31 GMT
Caterpillars were gone today - just leaving behind a lot of holey leaves! What is the timing of their life cycle from now on? (Supposing they have escaped preditors!)
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