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Can anyone identify this caterpillar?

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WhatTheFlipToDo · 02/08/2023 15:01

Can anyone identify this caterpillar? I don’t think it’s the Cinnebar moth as it’s black with yellow stripes/panels not black/yellow hoops. It also has these odd spiky bits. Quite big too. As long as my ring finger. Not eating ragwort either. Google isn’t able to help!

Can anyone identify this caterpillar?
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WhatTheFlipToDo · 02/08/2023 15:04

Ignore me! It’s the Alder moth. A really dull looking moth for such a jazzy caterpillar!

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INeedAnotherName · 02/08/2023 15:10

I thought it didn't look orange enough but I did find this

The yellow and black rugby shirted caterpillars of this once-common moth favour the flowers and leaves of common ragwort. They play a useful role in the biological control of this weed. Other, similar plants are eaten too, notably groundsel. Their danger colours suggest they are poisonous.

Off to look at your new id now

MereDintofPandiculation · 03/08/2023 10:03

Not cinnabar because of those apoendages and lack of hairs. Alder moth looks spot-on

Seasideanticscanleadtosandybuckets · 03/08/2023 10:05

Came on to say it looks like a George to me!

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