Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Hairy Caterpillar - Ruby Tiger Moth - Nature Notes


When I spotted this hairy chap I did not touch! Any ideas of what he will turn in to? I have yet to find out in the searches I have done so your knowledge is welcome.

Update May 9th with many thanks to Michelle of Rambling Woods for identifying this hairy caterpillar as a Ruby Tiger Moth Caterpillar via Wildlife Insight

Ruby Tiger Moth Caterpillar
The Ruby Tiger Moth Caterpillar grows to about 35mm and has a fairly wide distribution throughout most of the British Isles but is more common in the south where there are two broods.

When looked at closely the hairs are light brown and sprout in tufts.

It can often be seen basking in the sun on low vegetation during the autumn and spring.


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Posted by at 3:18 PM
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Location: Tywyn, Gwynedd, UK

10 comments:

  1. FilipBlogMay 5, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    That's a very strange animal. You don't see the front or back.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  2. KarenMay 5, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    He sure is fuzzy!

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  3. fredamansMay 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Wonderful caterpillar!!

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  4. MadSnapperMay 5, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    he is a beauty, the closest i could find is a pale tussock moth.. a maybe. i don't pick them up, some of them sting.

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  5. Rambling WoodsMay 5, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Happy to see you in Nature Notes... I looked up this fuzzy guy on this page of caterpillars in the UK. See what you think... Michelle
    http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/Insight/?page_id=6679 . Ruby Tiger moth caterpillar
    The Ruby Tiger moth caterpillar grows to about 35mm and has a fairly wide distribution throughout most of the British Isles but is more common in the south where there are two broods.

    When looked at closely the hairs are light brown and sprout in tufts.

    It can often be seen basking in the sun on low vegetation during the autumn and spring.

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    1. LindyLouMacMay 9, 2015 at 6:05 PM

      Thankyou so much Michelle for identifying my hairy caterpillar, much appreciated.

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  6. eileeninmdMay 6, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Cool capture of the fuzzy caterpillar.. Enjoy your day!

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  7. Rambling TartMay 8, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    I have no idea! Sounds like not touching is a sensible idea. :-) I've adopted that stance for anything I don't recognize in Australia. :-)

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 8, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    He's a beauty (for what he is). Michelle is probably right. Her research skills are outstanding. So are your photo ones!

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