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Old 20-11-2007, 10:50 PM
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Re: Unidentified Hairy Caterpillar

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Originally Posted by Scarlet Pimpernel View Post
Yeah I really hope I get to see them next year. Do you know what food plant their caterpillar lives on? I would be interested to know. Been looking at the pic on UK Moths with envy!

Cheers Jacob
Yes, its not a very selective larvae, it can be found on species such as heather mainly Calluna vulgaris, through to Dock. I have found alot on butterbur this year too. Its not very picky thats for sure.
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