A Butterfly Caterpillar
Sep 2, 2020 10:38:27 #
I found this a few days ago on a Beetroot plant in the UK but cannot confirm ID. I think it maybe a Hamearis lucinda, Family Riodinidae aka a Duke of Bergundy butterfly caterpillar or perhaps a Buff Ermine Butterfly caterpillar. I don't believe either are found in America.
Sep 2, 2020 10:52:01 #
Sep 2, 2020 10:57:39 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
I found this a few days ago on a Beetroot plant in the UK but cannot confirm ID. I think it maybe a Hamearis lucinda, Family Riodinidae aka a Duke of Bergundy butterfly caterpillar or perhaps a Buff Ermine Butterfly caterpillar. I don't believe either are found in America.
Sep 2, 2020 11:39:31 #
Sep 2, 2020 13:30:13 #
JRiepe wrote:
Wow Brenda! This is a super nice shot. Lighting and detail are great.
Thank you JRiepe, it was a pretty little thing. I wish now that I had kept and raised it. Next time perhaps.
Sep 2, 2020 13:31:06 #
Sep 3, 2020 07:47:16 #
Sep 3, 2020 08:51:08 #
Wow Brenda this shot really holds up well in the DDL. Lots to check out. Fine work.
-Doc
-Doc
Sep 3, 2020 10:33:53 #
Sep 3, 2020 11:12:30 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
I found this a few days ago on a Beetroot plant in the UK but cannot confirm ID. I think it maybe a Hamearis lucinda, Family Riodinidae aka a Duke of Bergundy butterfly caterpillar or perhaps a Buff Ermine Butterfly caterpillar. I don't believe either are found in America.
Sep 3, 2020 11:19:15 #
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Sep 3, 2020 14:17:43 #
relbugman wrote:
That's one fine shot. Bet it's a moth, but no idea what.
Thank you, the consensus of opinion is settling on one of the Ermine moth cats, perhaps a young one, it seems their colour is variable and also depends on age.
Sep 3, 2020 14:22:07 #
Oh, Brenda..! This is truly a 5-star image with its spot on focus, clarity and high level of detail.
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