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25-11-2007, 03:59 PM
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| | | Caterpillars on Verbascum for Identification
Dear All,
Dozens of caterpillars are on some Verbascum plants in my garden at the moment. They are all about one inch long. There were Mullein Moth caterpillars on this plant earlier in the summer, and it isn't them (unless early instars look completely unlike later ones?).
Can anyone identify these for me, please? Just click on the thumbnail for a larger image.  |
25-11-2007, 04:16 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars on Verbascum for Identification
Hi Susie,
I'm not too sure, but the image reminds me of Elephant Hawkmoth caterpillars,
having said that I could be very wrong!! 
Not really my strong subject.
Steve.  |
25-11-2007, 04:19 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars on Verbascum for Identification
Now wouldn't that be something. I do hope you are right, Fourwings. |
25-11-2007, 05:07 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars on Verbascum for Identification
Hi
they are Angle Shades moth - Phlogophora meticulosa , in green and brown forms.
neil |
25-11-2007, 05:31 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars on Verbascum for Identification
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Originally Posted by wildlifesnapper  Hi
they are Angle Shades moth - Phlogophora meticulosa , in green and brown forms.
neil | Yes, my thoughts too! |
25-11-2007, 06:12 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars on Verbascum for Identification
Excellent. How wonderful, I am pleased. Thank you both very much for sharing your expertise. |
26-11-2007, 08:58 AM
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| | | Re: Caterpillars on Verbascum for Identification
Yes agreed Phlogophora meticulosa, overwinters as an larva or imago. | | |
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