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I found this caterpillar on my broad beans this morning.
I've no idea what it is but assume it is some sort of moth. It certainly gives a strong impression that its probably not good to touch. The birds were certainly leaving it alone.
I have left it to carry on nibbling the leaves.
K20D with the Samsung version of the DFA100 macro.
F16, 1/60 sec & ISO 200
In wind & bright sun.
Glyn
I've no idea what it is but assume it is some sort of moth. It certainly gives a strong impression that its probably not good to touch. The birds were certainly leaving it alone.
I have left it to carry on nibbling the leaves.
K20D with the Samsung version of the DFA100 macro.
F16, 1/60 sec & ISO 200
In wind & bright sun.
Glyn
17/06/2010 - 11:01GlynM
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Posted 17/06/2010 - 16:58
Many thanks.
A hunt around the net seems to suggest that it is probably a Vapourer Moth, Orgyia antiqua.
This does come with a warning that its hairs can cause skin irritation, so your advice was very relevant.
It is apparently common in the UK, particularly in the south.
It seems to have moved on leaving a couple of half eaten leaves on my broad beans.
Glyn
A hunt around the net seems to suggest that it is probably a Vapourer Moth, Orgyia antiqua.
This does come with a warning that its hairs can cause skin irritation, so your advice was very relevant.
It is apparently common in the UK, particularly in the south.
It seems to have moved on leaving a couple of half eaten leaves on my broad beans.
Glyn
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