some kind of catepillar, hasnt harmed the plant too much im just curious as it looks so cool!
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You'd certainly be better off posting that at:
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Chris PS: Nice pic
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That would be quite an out-of-place critter (from the US Pacific Northwest) if the OP is indeed in the UK as (s)he appears to be.
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Don't think so. Compare:
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's missing those large white tufts of bristles.
Chris
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Tussock moth larvae (and those of many other species) can exhibit quite a bit of variability between instars. Geographical location can also account for quite a range of variability between separate populations of a species. However, John's geographical observation leads me to believe my ID is spurious. It is some species of tussock moth - that I am certain. Vapourer, anyone?
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