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Another caterpiller to ID

SteveP5bSteveP5b Posts: 47
in Wildlife gardening

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Working in the garden today I came across this caterpillar that I have never seen before, such strange colouring and hairy skin. Anyone have an idea of what it is? looks exotic to me.

Thanks

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  • Gardengirl..Gardengirl.. Posts: 4,172

    Looked up found it I think - Pale Tussock moth caterpillar

    http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/Insight/?page_id=6679

    Hampshire Gardener
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,444

    I think a Pale Tussock Moth



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,444

    Must be right thenimage snap Gg



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • SwissSueSwissSue Posts: 1,447

    What an interesting link, Gardengirl, so much good information!image

  • Jess is in the GardenJess is in the Garden Posts: 1,022

    Can't recall who it was on here who, faced with a photo of a very similar caterpillar, said it was the Toilet Brush caterpillar, most commonly found in Looe, Cornwall. Had be going for a few seconds too, before I started snorting with laughter. Thank you, whoever you were! image

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,019

    I asked for an ID on one in September, but mine was a pinky colour, which apparently they are sometimes. It was someone on that thread who mentioned toilet brushes! This caterpillar is the more classic colour.

    Be careful, the fine spines can irritate your skin.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Mel MMel M Posts: 347

    Jess in the Garden. Twas I, for my sins. Sorry.

  • Jess is in the GardenJess is in the Garden Posts: 1,022

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