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  1. 18-07-2010 #1
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    Default Rusty Tussock / Vapourer Moth Catterpillar

    Spotted by another wildlife loving tenant in the potted plants in the yard
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    Crumbs, a punk moth caterpillar.
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    Yes very much so .I love the way they bob their heads up and down as they walk.
    Shouldn't really touch them as the hairs can be irritating to some

    Here he is in action
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    What a weird caterpillar, Beryl! It looks a bit like a 'Push-me-pull-you' with ten times as many legs!

    Unusual plant too, and I guess these black dots are - eh'm 'caterpillar droppings'?

    There are a couple of little Aphids above it, keeping it company as well. Poor plant has a fight on its hands I think!
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    Ha ha.
    I never thought about the block dots. Guess you are right. The plant is half dead I think . Richard ( another tenant ) noticed it whilst watering them and called me.
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    LOL - it IS a punk caterpillar. I never see any interesting caterpillars
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