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A cricket and 2 caterpillars for id please, UK (1 Viewer)

dantheman

dantheman

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In the Falmouth area in the last few days.

1st caterpillar was on dock, 2nd on Alder, size maybe 1" and 2" respectively

Any ideas?

Cheers, Dan
 

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Hi Dan, I saw 2 Caterpillers just like No 3 in the Wyre Forest today, and could not identify them. I was going to post a description and request an ID, but you've done it for me. So I'm eager for a reply too.
Jackie
 
The cricket is Dark Bush-cricket (Pholidoptera grisoaptera).

The 2nd caterpillar is Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda).
 
paul47 said:
The cricket is Dark Bush-cricket (Pholidoptera grisoaptera).

The 2nd caterpillar is Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda).
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Excellent, thankyou.

Despite moth trapping over the years, not recorded an adult. Possibly will next year though ... ?!

jackied said:
Hi Dan, I saw 2 Caterpillers just like No 3 in the Wyre Forest today, and could not identify them. I was going to post a description and request an ID, but you've done it for me. So I'm eager for a reply too.
Jackie
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Glad to be of assistance ( ;) ). A striking beast in the field for sure!
 
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