Monday, 21 September 2009

Lackey Moth Caterpillar Tent? Taken yesterday. I've taken shots of small caterpillar tents at Par, but this one was huge and covered the whole bush.

ADDITIONAL NOTE 23.11.09 - Jowan suggested that this was "furze mite Epitetranychs lintearius". Many thanks.

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  1. Sam and Lisa22 September 2009 at 18:07

    Amazing, I didn't know such a thing existed.
    Sam

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  2. Angie Moore22 September 2009 at 18:31

    It was amazing in size Sam. With a large lens you cannot do it justice. I needed the small camera! Thanks.

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  3. jowan23 September 2009 at 21:05

    Unlikely to be the Lackey as it overwinters as an egg. Could be the furze mite Epitetranychs lintearius

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  4. Angie Moore23 September 2009 at 21:42

    Thanks. I have looked it up and judging by the pictures I have seen, I would be inclined to agree. Thank you for letting me know.

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