Thread: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
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Old 23-08-2008, 01:35 PM
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Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
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Originally Posted by Dogghound View Post
I disagree it looks more like a white ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda to me.
I agree with Dogghound, a White Ermine which should be fully fed and ready to pupate about now.

Ruby Tiger wouldn't be so large at this time of year and they overwinter as a larvae.

Harry
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