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28-08-2008, 07:17 PM
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| | | Unidentified spiny caterpillar - black, orange and white
On common nettle - canal side, Berks. Size ~30mm.
Help with identification appreciated. 
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28-08-2008, 07:18 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified spiny caterpillar - black, orange and white
The Comma Polygonia c-album |
28-08-2008, 07:19 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified spiny caterpillar - black, orange and white
Yep. Comma.
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28-08-2008, 07:36 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified spiny caterpillar - black, orange and white
Thanks Dan and Jules.
Considering the large numbers of Comma butterflies I've seem in recent years I'm surprised that I've not come across this caterpillar before - but I'll know in future .
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28-08-2008, 07:39 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified spiny caterpillar - black, orange and white
Its often mistaken for a bird dropping bruce. Most of these caterpillars will be turning to chrysali in these next few weeks so they can hibernate as adults. Ive seen afew fresh adults today. |
28-08-2008, 08:39 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified spiny caterpillar - black, orange and white
Interesting - and I can see just how easy it would be to make that mistake when the caterpillar is wound round the nettle stem.
Thanks Dan,
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