Caterpillar ID

hiacedrifter

Gorgeous caterpillar seen today ... anyone know what sort it is? I think it is a Vapourer Moth caterpillar... please and thanks

Alan Clark2 in Liverpool

It is indeed a Vapourer Moth.

hiacedrifter

Alan Clark2 in Liverpool said:

It is indeed a Vapourer Moth.

YASSSSSSS fist pump moment! 

hiacedrifter

I planted some native hedge plants back in May, with the hope of attracting wildlife .... they're bare root plants, so only a twig and some leaves at present. I'm very pleased they're being discovered already! 

Jellyfire

“If you build it they will come..”

Slow-worm

They're amazing caterpillars aren't they? Love 'em!

hiacedrifter

Slow-worm said:

They're amazing caterpillars aren't they? Love 'em!

I'm just jealous because it has more hair than me! 

Slow-worm

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I'd wear an outfit like theirs!