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Catterpillar ID please? (1 Viewer)

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I found this beasty walking across my drive this morning. I haven't seen one of these for about fifty years, and probably didn't know what it was then!
Thanks in advance
Max
 

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It's a Vapourer Moth caterpillar.

A bit surprised you haven't seen one in so long, I don't think they are at all scarce - certainly not here in the South East.
 
Very many thanks David! Moths and catterpillars are not something I go looking for; if they turn up I take notice. I suppose it's a bit like birding; right place, right time!
All the best
Max
 
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