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.

Posted by at
Labels: ,

4 comments:

  1. Sam and Lisa22 September 2009 at 18:07

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

    ReplyDelete
  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.

    ReplyDelete
  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

    ReplyDelete
  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.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)