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22-08-2008, 11:19 PM
| | New Member | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ireland
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| | | unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
Hello, I have uploaded some images of this caterpillar to the "unidentified larvae and caterpillar" section of the Gallery. Here is one of the photos: 
I know that it is a common caterpillar, and that it is nothing exotic. but I would still like to know what it is exactly.
Many thanks in advance |
22-08-2008, 11:25 PM
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| | | Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
Welcome to WAB. I don't have a clue but someone will give you the answer shortly as there are a lot of knowledgeable members on here. 
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23-08-2008, 01:37 AM
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| | | Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
Hi,
I'm gonna go for Ruby Tiger Moth - Phragmatobia fuliginosa
neil |
23-08-2008, 05:20 AM
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| |  Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
Thanks Neil, I've been comparing photos and the Ruby tiger moth looks like my one alright. thank you very much |
23-08-2008, 08:06 AM
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| | | Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
I disagree it looks more like a white ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda to me. |
23-08-2008, 01:35 PM
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| | | Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogghound  I disagree it looks more like a white ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda to me. | I agree with Dogghound, a White Ermine which should be fully fed and ready to pupate about now.
Ruby Tiger wouldn't be so large at this time of year and they overwinter as a larvae.
Harry |
23-08-2008, 01:59 PM
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| | | Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry Eales I agree with Dogghound, a White Ermine which should be fully fed and ready to pupate about now.
Ruby Tiger wouldn't be so large at this time of year and they overwinter as a larvae.
Harry | True , didn't think of that at the time, also didn't notice the other photos and it does seem a bit dark for Ruby anyway.
I'd had a few pints when I first looked , well that's my excuse anyway  
neil |
24-08-2008, 12:13 AM
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| | | Re: unidentified black hairy caterpillar in my grass
Hello, thanks, I think its a white ermine all right, there were white moths in the house and garden around the time I took the photo about a week ago. I have not seen any dark moths at all. I googled "white ermine" and got a photo fit of the moths and caterpillars that have been skulking around my place. UKMoths - White Ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda
Thanks again. | | |
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