Seen this one in the lane today. Don't know what it will eventually be, but not seen one like that before. Did move it to a safer place.
Re: Caterpillars
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:47 pm
by Placido
Loved this !!
Did a quick Firkle and reckon it's a Pale Tussock Moff Caterpillar. Not amongst our 10 most common.
Brilliant spot, Willpar
Re: Caterpillars
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:12 pm
by Jacksparrow
Excellent Willpar. I don't think I've ever seen one of those.
Top marks Placi for the ID.
Re: Caterpillars
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:15 pm
by Willpar
Thanks for the id Placi. Did a quick look myself after I seen your post, and those hairs can give a nasty rash. Good job I never touched it. As you heard a lady was coming down the lane that I know, and I was talking to her dog and not the caterpillar. Mind you I do say hello to the cows at the gate.
Re: Caterpillars
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:07 am
by Placido
Talking to her dog ?!?!?! I thought you were talking to the lady
Strange that such a stand out caterpillar results in such a 'so what' type of moff
