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Moth Caterpillar

DateThu 2013-08-29

A caterpillar of the vapourer moth Orgyia antiqua (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae).  Easily recognised by the four 'shaving brushes' on its back.

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2013-08-25.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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