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Cinnabar moth caterpillar
LenoilR

Cinnabar moth caterpillar (Tyria jacobaeae)

No common ragwort in the garden but this caterpillar seemed to enjoy this green leaf.
Came across many butterflies earlier on whilst walking on the Flamborough Head peninsula.
Location
Garden, Exeter
Date taken
July19
Scientific name
Tyria jacobaeae
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That's a lovely caterpillar you've found Lionel and taken a super picture of it too.

Super work lad - very well done.
 

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