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Old 31-10-2009, 05:59 PM
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Re: Caterpillar ID Help
I have to agree with Charlie B - this definitely a Convolvulus Hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli). This is a regular migrant species; the larvae feed on bindweed species, including Field Bindweed.

This is a rare wild encounter and your County Recorder should be pleased with the record. A great one to tick off!

Best wishes,
Steve.
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