From what I can see online, this is the White Ermine Moth Caterpillar. It was crawling along the ground. Caterpillars can be fast moving at times!
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Hi, Ananka: I have no great familiarity with European Moths, but all of the references I have state that the caterpillar of this species is not seen until July. When did you see this one? The adult moth begins flight in May, but obviously at that stage it has not laid eggs, let alone had them hatch and progress to what looks like a late instar. From the pictures I have seen it does resemble a White Ermine Moth Caterpillar, but there are other fuzzy caterpillars too.
ReplyDeleteIt from the 19th Aug 2021. I probably should have mentioned that in the post! Yes there are a good few fuzzy caterpillars out there!
DeleteThis year I haven't seen yet insects at the larval stage of a moth.
ReplyDeleteNot many about. This is an older photo! :-D
DeleteI think we won't see them until the end of May
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to see some this year. There are plenty butterflies out just now! Thanks :-D
DeleteI haven't seen a caterpillar yet this year.
ReplyDeleteI have seen plenty butterflies so far Bill. :-D
DeleteCaterpillars transform from ugly to beautiful, that's how Mother Nature acts wisely.
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Mother Nature is very clever :-D Though Caterpillars have their own beauty :-D
Delete...new for me.
ReplyDeleteGood to see new things Tom :-D
DeleteFluffy goodness
ReplyDeleteIt sure is :-D
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ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :-D
DeleteThat sure is a fuzzy wuzzie!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! Not heard Fuzzy Wuzzie in a while Terry! :-D
DeleteLinda oruga. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThanks :-D
DeleteI am afraid of caterpillars!
ReplyDeleteWhy Irina? They are not to be feared :-D
DeleteA moving piece of fur.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Kirk! :-D
DeleteI don't like them...:-((
ReplyDeleteWhy not Angie?
DeleteLooks like a lock of hair!
ReplyDeleteIt really does :-D
DeleteI've also notice they can really move fast. This is an interesting look for a caterpillar...very bushy.
ReplyDeleteThey really can! Bushy and hairy! Thanks :-D
DeleteA fuzzy friend!
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