29-01-2007, 06:22 PM
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 | Dame Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Kent
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| Re: caterpillers
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Originally Posted by aeshna5  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! | Yes I've found a few, mainly in moss. Underwing species mostly. 
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