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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 10:29:37 GMT 1
I'm sorry for the blurry photo, but has anyone idea what this huge brown caterpillar might grow into?  |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 18, 2007 10:36:06 GMT 1
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 10:44:37 GMT 1
WOW!!!!! Really??? That would be BRILLIANT!!! Looking at your link it does appear to have those four dark marks at the front, but he doesn't seem nearly so pointed. I'm reluctant to move him - do you think he'd mind posing for another photo? I've had another look at my photo and he does look a bit pointed at the front end. I think I need to get him out and inspect his rear end!  |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 18, 2007 10:46:06 GMT 1
WOW!!!!! Really??? That would be BRILLIANT!!! Looking at your link it does appear to have those four dark marks at the front, but he doesn't seem nearly so pointed. I'm reluctant to move him - do you think he'd mind posing for another photo? You will have to be quick before he darts off somewhere ;D |
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 10:48:09 GMT 1
He's been there for a while now - I keep checking up on him!
I'll be back in a mo, hopefully with a better photo!
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 18, 2007 10:53:05 GMT 1
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 11:01:04 GMT 1
No I don't think that's him Sleepy - he looks paler than that. Are these any better?   |
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 11:01:32 GMT 1
The four triangles are on his rear end I think!
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Post by debbiem on Apr 18, 2007 11:17:13 GMT 1
He/she's one gorgeous beastie! But in all the links above aren't the markings circular rather than triangular ? In all the links it looks like there are eyes on the 'bum' but the pattern's triangular on your one Plocket. I don't think it can be one of those......
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 11:20:41 GMT 1
I imagine your chooks would have munched him if they had the chance Mrs B! I don't think it's the ones Sleepy listed either, unfortunately. My book is so rubbish at caterpillars too - it's rather frustrating. I keep hoping The witch will see this too because she's so good at insects!  |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 18, 2007 11:30:32 GMT 1
I know the link The witch's posted before to identify caterpillars - it's www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk/ Sorry I had to type it out, I've yet to master posting links!  I found it on 'Insects' in this section, on the 'What' will this grow up to be' topic. |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 18, 2007 11:32:33 GMT 1
Good grief it's gone blue - I think I've just worked out how to post links!  |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 18, 2007 12:06:30 GMT 1
No I don't think that's him Sleepy - he looks paler than that. Are these any better? Don't forget some caterpillars can change colour, especially when they are about to molt. Keith |
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 12:07:35 GMT 1
Oh I didn't know that - thanks Madon! |
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 12:10:14 GMT 1
HEAVENS!!! Some on your link look EVIL Mrs B!!!!! ;D
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 18, 2007 12:24:56 GMT 1
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Post by madonplants on Apr 18, 2007 12:37:26 GMT 1
Funny funny!!!
Keith
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Post by The witch on Apr 18, 2007 12:41:27 GMT 1
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 13:03:44 GMT 1
PML Sleepy!!! ;D
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 13:04:55 GMT 1
Ooooo I think you might have IDd it The witch - it's very like that Double Square spot round turn and two hitches wajamcallit Moth.
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Post by The witch on Apr 18, 2007 13:20:53 GMT 1
You mean a Double Square-spot Xestia triangulum P ;D
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 13:33:56 GMT 1
That's the one - that's what I think it is!
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Post by debbiem on Apr 19, 2007 6:56:23 GMT 1
I can't match him up exactly with anything on the plates - the nearest matches I've found make him either a Red Underwing, a Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, a Cabbage Moth or an Old Lady!  |
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Post by The witch on Apr 19, 2007 7:58:59 GMT 1
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Post by plocket on Apr 19, 2007 8:25:38 GMT 1
I'm going to have to look them all up now..... |
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