Hairy caterpillars

yes good idea choc ...shout for me if you need any help lol

 

How bout one of these? :D

 

I think they are called white marked tussock moth caterpillars after searching on Google-- the trees are quite small so with a ladder we could reach the top of the trees easy. Small child yes but at 9 mths bit too small--- I like this site, the answers make me laugh

 

Is it like this? (White marked tussock moth)
http://www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk/plates.htm
This one feeds mainly on oak, other trees & shrubs. :eek: The spines are poisonous so do take care if you find any!!

 

Yep, thats the one-- they even come into the house

 

There is another great website for British moths

http://www.ukmoths.force9.co.uk/

look up "Pale Tussock" or another black and yellow hairy one would be "The Vapourer" a long shot would be "Grey Dagger"

The White marked Tussock I belive is an American species.

Hope this helps

Chris