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07-08-2007, 09:31 AM
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| | | Caterpillars
Could anyone tell me which species of butterfly these caterpillars will turn into. Loads of them on nettles at Whixall moss atthe weekend
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07-08-2007, 09:34 AM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars
I think they're Small Tortoiseshell  |
07-08-2007, 09:36 AM
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Cheers Cazzie that was quick ! |
07-08-2007, 09:51 AM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars
I agree, small Tortoiseshell. The stinging nettles would fit in with this, I don't think they feed on anything else. |
07-08-2007, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by demicav  I agree, small Tortoiseshell. The stinging nettles would fit in with this, I don't think they feed on anything else. | Yes they feed almost nothing but Common Nettle Urtica dioica and Small Nettle Urtica urens , there are afew similar species such as the peacock, but the ones in the picture are Small tortoiseshell |
07-08-2007, 05:54 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars
yep , and they used to be a common sight when I was a kid. I can't remember the last time I saw some to be honest 
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