Caterpillar ID, munching blueberry leaves?

JoeX · September 2021

And can I shift it to a bush less loved than a blueberry or is this it’s thing, please?

Ta

Joe

Dovefromabove · September 2021

Not sure what type your hungry caterpillar is, but I’d leave him there. Those leaves have done their job, they’re already changing colour and will fall very soon. Your blueberry doesn’t need them any more 😊

Fairygirl · September 2021

Try having a search here, although @Alan Clark2 in Liverpool or @wild edges might know if they're around

http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/guide-to-british-caterpillars/help-with-caterpillar-identification/

JoeX · September 2021

Thanks, had a look around the British and hairy caterpillar sections, but couldn’t match it up.

Fairygirl · September 2021

They can change quite a bit as they age/mature, but if you send them photos, they're very good at helping you ID various specimens

Magical Meerkat · September 2021

Pretty sure it's a knot grass caterpillar

BobTheGardener · September 2021

Magical Meerkat said:

Pretty sure it's a knot grass caterpillar

I agree:

https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/knot-grass

Fairygirl · September 2021

I knew someone would know the answer

These hairy caterpillars are stunning.

JoeX · September 2021

Thanks Bob and Meerkat, look like it to me

The little fella has moved from leaves to eating the stems of the blueberries and is now having a rest by some spoiling blueberries!

Caterpillar ID, munching blueberry leaves?

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