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Old 29-01-2007, 06:02 PM
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Re: caterpillers

Depending on the species,a moth may overwinter as an egg, a larva (caterpillar), pupa or adult. If the species overwinters as a larva it may undergo a dormancy (diapause), while other species may feed if the weather is mild, so it's possible to see one.

Did you get a photo Vinny, then we can try to find out which species you saw? Nice surprise anyway!
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