Help to ID caterpillar

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Help to ID caterpillar

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09-09-2011, 08:23 PM

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Help to ID caterpillar

I saw this 4" caterpillar crossing the K & A towpath this week any ideas what it is?

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09-09-2011, 09:52 PM

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Re: Help to ID caterpillar

welcome to WAB. thats an elephant hawkmoth caterpillar. impressive wee beasties aren't they.

Chris

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