19 Apr 2009

The caterpillar of the Brown Tail Moth

Two pictures taken today 19th April of caterpillar hatchlings on a Hawthorn, no doubt that Greenie or Warren can supply the species?
Many thanks Greenie and Warren for the identification it's a good job I never touched them I have enough allergies the Yellow fields are particularly bad for me, I think they have planted up Sheppey leaving only RSPB Elmley uncropt.

2 comments:

  1. Greenie19 April 2009 at 18:53

    Dave ,
    Your caterpillars are those of the Brown Tail Moth .
    They live in these communal tents , and if touched , can cause a painful rash , which can last 2/3 days

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  2. Warren Baker19 April 2009 at 20:26

    Yea, just what I was going to write Dave. Who is this greenie guy anyway?

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