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Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
Cinnabar
These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…
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The drinker
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
Vapourer
The mohawk-sporting caterpillar of this moth is often seen on shrubs and trees in late summer. As adults the orange-brown males fly by day, but the flightless females don't stray far from…
Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Bronze shieldbug
Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.
Brown-tail
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
Mullein
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.