Abraxas grossulariata (Magpie Moth) caterpillar
I took this photo of a Magpie Moth in 2009:
This is a Summer daytime flying moth. The caterpillars may be found feeding on Blackthorn and Hawthorn but can also cause widespread damage to the leaves of currant and gooseberry bushes.
It is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThey are Adrian.
DeleteI don't normally look at moths much John, but thats a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThey are not my favourite creature either Roy. When I first saw one I thought it was a butterfly.
DeleteThat's quite the handle for such a small creature! It sure turns into a pretty moth. Have been enjoying your post and videos!
ReplyDeleteGlo. Nothing quite like a Latin name to twist the tongue. It looks more like a pretty butterfly than a moth. Pleased you are enjoying my ramblings.
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