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03-06-2010, 07:58 PM
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| | | Caterpillar ID
I found this black with orange spots caterpillar amongst the grass on the dune slacks (on the isle of anglesey).
Please could someone help me identify it?
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05-06-2010, 05:51 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillar ID
Its a butterfly cat, definately a Nymphalid, and I would go with Queen of Spain fritillary. Feeds on Violets, Wild Pansies, borage and Lucerne...but a rare migrant  Only other option would be Camberwell Beauty, but I don't think that that has bred in this country....
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05-06-2010, 06:33 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillar ID
Could be Dark Green Fritillary?
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05-06-2010, 06:35 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillar ID
Yep, would go with that...told you I not good with butterflies!  |
06-06-2010, 07:40 PM
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| | | Re: Caterpillar ID
Thanks very much to both of you.
Yes it does appear to be a dark green fritillary now I've looked into it!
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