Caterpillars

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by fuchsialady, Aug 22, 2014.

  1. fuchsialady

    fuchsialady Gardener

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    I noticed that there have been a few pictures of these brutes from time to time, but I thought some people might "enjoy" seeing the little charmer I spotted last weekend.
    Everyone I've shown it to is convinced it's a stuffed toy!!
    I believe it is an Elephant Hawk moth (or will be) and yes it was chomping on my fuchsias. 20140816_165059-1[1].jpg
     
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    • Jiffy

      Jiffy The Match is on Fire

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      Yes it is and they come in shades of brown and black too :dbgrtmb: nice picture, i don't see any my way :sad:
       
    • Liz

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      I hope it didn't eat too much fuchsia-and that you moved it somewhere safe!
       
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      • Phil A

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        Last one I saw was being chewed by the cat :sad:
         
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        • rosietutu

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          Never seen one before thought it was beautiful looks like a knitted toy,
          I only get common ones with huge appetites...
           
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