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Natural History of Radley

 
Moths

 

 
Photographs of Moth Caterpillars found in Radley
 
 

Cinnabar moth caterpillar, photographed 26 June 2005 by B Crowley

Cinnabar moth caterpillar

on ragwort,

(26 June 2005)*

Vapourer moth caterpillar, photographed 26 June 2005 by L Pasquire.

Vapourer moth caterpillar (26 June 2005)*

   

Drinker photographed 12 June 2006 by B Crowley

Drinker caterpillar

(12 June 2006)*

Mullein moth larva, photographed 18 June 2006 by B Crowley

Mullein moth caterpillar

on buddleia

(18 June 2006)*

   

Lesser Yellow Underwing caterpillar, photographed 03 June 2006 by B Crowley, ID by M Townsend

Lesser Yellow Underwing moth caterpillar

on brick wall

(03 June 2006)

Pale Tussock moth larva, photographed 23 September 2006 by B Crowley

Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda)

(23 September 2006)

The bright colours of this cute little caterpillar are a warning to leave alone. This is best heeded, as skin contact can cause a painful rash.

   

Scarlet Tiger moth larva, photographed 22 April 2007 by B Crowley

Scarlet Tiger (Callimorpha dominula)

on Evergreen Alkanet

(22 April 2007)*

Larva of the Grey Dagger moth (Acronicta psi) photographed 11 September 2008 by S Calvert-Fisher

Grey Dagger (Acronicta psi)

on Malus

(11 September 2008)

   
 
 
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