Hi. I have had the same problem. Lots of my foxgloves near the hedge got attacked. I suspected snails, so went snail hunting at night. I was surprised to see caterpillars... Mine were brown. I scooped them all up and hope I saved some of my foxgloves. I'll be out again tonight ;-).
We have got about 3 or 4 birds nesting in our garden... They seem to be asleep at night when the caterpillars are out :-S... Anyway, now I know what to look for, it will be easier. Thanks for the tip of what kind it is.
Its caterpillars - found my last night and you need to visit your foxgloves on a couple of successive nights with a torch and check under any leaves you have left!
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Hi. I have had the same problem. Lots of my foxgloves near the hedge got attacked. I suspected snails, so went snail hunting at night. I was surprised to see caterpillars... Mine were brown. I scooped them all up and hope I saved some of my foxgloves. I'll be out again tonight ;-).
It is caterpillar damage Mowmymoss. Encourage birds into your garden and they will keep your caterpillar population down.
We have got about 3 or 4 birds nesting in our garden... They seem to be asleep at night when the caterpillars are out :-S... Anyway, now I know what to look for, it will be easier. Thanks for the tip of what kind it is.