Caterpillar ID Help Required (1 Viewer)

[Baldieman77]

Hi folks,

First post in many years (needed to reregister).

I wonder if anyone can put a name to this beauty below. I have exhausted all my butterfly and moth books, Googled to death but to no avail. Found along a rural road in East Northants this week.

Many thanks!

 

[RafaelMatias]

Hi folks,

First post in many years (needed to reregister).

I wonder if anyone can put a name to this beauty below. I have exhausted all my butterfly and moth books, Googled to death but to no avail. Found along a rural road in East Northants this week.

Many thanks!

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Not really a caterpillar, but a glow-worm larva.

 

[Baldieman77]

Not really a caterpillar, but a glow-worm larva.

Many thanks for the info and apologies as I've just realised this is posted in the wrong forum! Don't worry, I'm learning fast!

Thanks again!

 

[delia todd]

Hi folks,

First post in many years (needed to reregister).

Hi Baldieman and a warm welcome back to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

If you can remember what your previous Username was, or what your email address would have been at the time, Admin will be able to link your accounts and you will have the choice of using your current username or reverting to your previous one.

Just send me a PM and I'll forward it for you.