Mystery Caterpillar

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Mystery Caterpillar

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12-08-2010, 03:30 PM

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Mystery Caterpillar

Hi,

I saw this in the sands of ainsdale (north-west England,) what is it?

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12-08-2010, 04:38 PM

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Re: Mystery Caterpillar

Hi and welcome to the site!
It's a Dark Tussock, a nice caterpillar and the adult moths are quite impressive too!
Guy

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