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Green eyed monster?

tonjo

By tonjo

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We found this in our garden on a climbing fushia ,about 4" long and as thick as a finger.Does anyone know what moth/butterfly species please!!

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The photo is rather small but it looks rather like a Hawkmoth caterpillar.It has false 'eyes' as markings on its body to warn off its predators. It is found in the U.K and Northern Europe.

30 Aug, 2008

 

they seem to like my fuchsias too. stunning moths!!!

30 Aug, 2008

 

If it is a Hawkmoth, then i would sacrifice a fushia for that perticular caterpillar.

Gail

31 Aug, 2008

 

OH ! I hope I never see one of those on my fuchsias ! It looks a nasty thing.
Best wishes, Hywel.

31 Aug, 2008

 

Hope i dont get any on my fucshias! either.

31 Aug, 2008

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