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Caterpillar (1) to be identified

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By Deida51


Caterpillar (1)  to be identified

Touring Menorca I found lots of interesting wildlife and beautiful wild flowers..



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O that is unusual, love the colours....

15 Jun, 2010

 

Thats what I thought Michaella..had a great time..like going on me own little safari ..lol

15 Jun, 2010

 

What an attractive Caterpillar, he will really stand out in a crowd!

15 Jun, 2010

 

He's beautiful Deida. I've put him on my favourites.

15 Jun, 2010

 

Thanks PP and Toto..this little creatue is a beauty...Toto whats up...get your books out....love to know what it is..lol

15 Jun, 2010

 

Wow...he is brilliant Deida !

15 Jun, 2010

 

Thanks BB..Congrats(I spy a bird)

15 Jun, 2010

 

Whatever he is ..he has lovely colouring........

15 Jun, 2010

 

aw ,thanks Milky

15 Jun, 2010

 

Aww thanks Deida,,,keep those great pics coming ......

15 Jun, 2010

 

No doubt he will turn into a beautiful butterfly or moth, that's all I can say.

15 Jun, 2010

 

It looks like a leapard moth may be

15 Jun, 2010

 

It's not a leopard moth caterpillar Sixpence. I will do as Deida suggests and look in my books but unless it's a European I doubt if I'll find out.

17 Jun, 2010

 

Hi Toto I have no pics of caterpillar but book states those of the Ermine Moth - of which I guess there must be more than one variety - are white with black spots what do you think ?

17 Jun, 2010

 

Thank you all for your nice comments and interest ...still not any wiser..
so frustrating...spent two days searching the web..no luck

18 Jun, 2010

 

wow!

18 Jun, 2010

 

Wow aswell never seen one like this.

18 Jun, 2010

 

Is there a Dalmatian moth?

19 Jun, 2010

 

lol..Wagger

19 Jun, 2010

 

Where they blue or black spots on it Deida as they look blue to me.

19 Jun, 2010

 

Blue spots Sixpence

20 Jun, 2010

 

I thought so, I was wondering if is was some kind of Monarch as the australian ones are white but no spots.

20 Jun, 2010

 

Deida...been trawling through internet too...and found an identical photo...but guess what ? They couldnt ID it either.....and called it photo no 56 !!! Think a book "Collins Caterpillars of Britain and Europe " might be the answer...will take a look when next in town !

20 Jun, 2010

 

Cheers BB.....well I don't know this is just typical..never mind, thanks for trying
have to call it Caterpillar 56 lol...

20 Jun, 2010

 

Can anyone ID the plant it's on,I know some can eat several types but wondered if it might help :)

20 Jun, 2010

 

sorry Aster can't remember the plant..was more interested in the caterpillar..
know better next time...

21 Jun, 2010

 

It's certainly having a go at that leaf !

21 Jun, 2010

 

all what I remember the next day..petty for the plant..storks only..

21 Jun, 2010



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