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Post by sweetpea on Aug 14, 2014 11:54:10 GMT
While clearing away the geranium bed yesterday I came across a hairy caterpillar a distinct ginger colour the like of which I have never seen before. Unfortunately I didn't have camera with me. I relocated it in some more geraniums where it can munch away undisturbed and hopefully turn into something beautiful if its colour is anything to go by.
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Post by daitheplant on Aug 14, 2014 18:29:11 GMT
Could possibly be a Ruby Tiger moth caterpillar ( phragmatobia fulinginos )sweetpea.   |
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 15, 2014 12:07:22 GMT
Could possibly be a Ruby Tiger moth caterpillar ( phragmatobia fulinginos )sweetpea. Well I'm not going to try and say that without my teeth in  I must look that one up daitheplant as I can't say I'm familiar with it. ps. Just looked it up and the pics look just like the one I saw. Well done D. mystery appears to be solved |
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Post by daitheplant on Aug 15, 2014 18:20:40 GMT
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 15, 2014 22:22:03 GMT
You know Dai, I have Had an excellent book with details of every insect, plant, fish, bird etc. etc. to be found in or around the UK. I couldn't find it and then realised my daughter had half inched it and has conveniently forgotten about it. Wait 'til I see her tomorrow  Just hope she still has it. |
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Post by daitheplant on Aug 16, 2014 18:49:27 GMT
I used to have a book of recipes for home made wines, beers and ciders which was given me by my mother in law. I loaned it to number one stepson about 20 years ago and haven`t seen it since.  |
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 16, 2014 21:53:05 GMT
Happens to me a lot usually books but often record albums or DVDs. You would think i would have learned over the years.  |
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Post by daitheplant on Aug 17, 2014 19:34:27 GMT
You and me both. |
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