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  1. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Had this chappie in the back garden in the grass under my Cherry tree..
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  2. Kedi-Gato

    Kedi-Gato Gardener

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    Some sort of caterpillar but I don't know what one. But he does look cute with his little blue tail. :)
     
  3. wiseowl

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    Hi Pal it looks like the hummingbird hawk moth caterpillar:)
     
  4. Boghopper

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    You're dead right Woo, Hummingbird Hawk Moth.

    Chris
     
  5. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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