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I'm not so sure about that. I think an Emperor is more bristly and often has clearer black bands.i_b_b_o_r_g said:Reckon a moth and guess at emperor moth as it's the only one I know1 -
Wilma said:Discovered a huge caterpillar in my flowerpot this morning, it's about three inches long. Any idea on what it might transform into?
I reckon it's more likely to be an Elephant Hawk Moth. By the way this guy, Jason Steel, does some excellent photos: http://www.jasonsteelwildlifephotography.yolasite.com/butterflies-and-moths.php
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Definitely not bristly, just went for another look to make sure! I think you're right with Elephant Hawk Moth after looking at that site. How exciting!Stig said:
I'm not so sure about that. I think an Emperor is more bristly and often has clearer black bands.i_b_b_o_r_g said:Reckon a moth and guess at emperor moth as it's the only one I know1 -
This monster in my garden, hate to see it fully grown!
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Can't see it now.Raith_C_Chattonell said:This monster in my garden, hate to see it fully grown!
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What about now?
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Careful if you got dogs and they have toys in the garden mate. They can get lungworm of slugs,1
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Raith threw it over the fence into his neighbour's garden!Stig said:
Can't see it now.Raith_C_Chattonell said:This monster in my garden, hate to see it fully grown!3 -
It's been a fantastic year for moths, I've seen over 36 species this summer. I was going to put a little collage together and then I thought, fuck it I can't be bothered.
Covid has made it a pretty shitty year for most things. One of the few exceptions being our wildlife which really benefitted from a bit of lockdown respite.3 -
This moth which I am told is probably a Gypsy Moth, was on the patio door.
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My caterpillar has a buddy! Just went out to say hello and found two of them tucking into my plant.1
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I wish id seen this earlier. Took a photo of what i thought was an unusual looking buttterfly in Downham at the weekend and spent half an hour online looking to see if it was a rare species.Stig said:Wilma said:Discovered a huge caterpillar in my flowerpot this morning, it's about three inches long. Any idea on what it might transform into?
I reckon it's more likely to be an Elephant Hawk Moth. By the way this guy, Jason Steel, does some excellent photos: http://www.jasonsteelwildlifephotography.yolasite.com/butterflies-and-moths.php
Now see thats its a Jersey Tiger Moth. Im obviously no expert so didnt know moths can be day and night just assumed it was a butterfly as it was daylight.
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Here's a couple. First up a Box Tree Moth (White Variety) that was outside yesterday:
And this one's a Silver Y that was in the house earlier:
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Yeh that Silver Y looks like the most common ones that come in mine at night.
That one that ME14 posted is freaking me out everytime i open this thread still. I dont like moths faces lol dont mind them face down....insert jokes1 -
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Wonderful photos.smiffyboy said:Bob and his girlfriend4 -
He taps on the window wanting food lol .8
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We usually have a good selection of birds on our garden feeders, but today for the first time we had two great spotted woodpeckers at the same time, normally we see one, they normally grab a nut (oo er missus) and fly off.2
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Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.smiffyboy said:Bob and his girlfriend11 -
My hens are pro hunting.AddickUpNorth said:
Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.smiffyboy said:Bob and his girlfriend13 -
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My hens are pro hunting.AddickUpNorth said:
Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.smiffyboy said:Bob and his girlfriend
You need to teach them jujitsu. Or give them flick knives.3 -
They look so cute though!addick1956 said:
I have a garden swing that seats 3. It is covered by a yawning.AddickUpNorth said:
Envious of this as I think foxes are beautiful animals. I see them occasionally on my drive to work, usually as they run across the fields, never get to see them close up like this. Will never understand how some people get their jollies from chasing them down and watching them get torn to bits by a pack of dogs.smiffyboy said:Bob and his girlfriend
A bloody fox decided to use it as a bed , dug holes in the soft fabric , picked and shat on the soft seating etc. I had to fold up in big plastic bags and take it to the council tip. It will cost £69 to replace the cover and £30 for the soft cushioning. It had been there 5 years no problem until last month. Proxy foxes.
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Saw a Kingfisher in Beckenham yesterday, don't think I have ever seen one before. Sadly only had the phone camera with me so a crap photo..
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I can't see nothing or nothing in that photo.
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Lol. Said it was a rubbish phone camera. Zoomed in so probs see it now but blurry.Covered End said:I can't see nothing or nothing in that photo.
Where's the Kingfisher?1 -
Egret seen most mornings in shuttle river at days lane end of goats field.
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Well tonight I’ve learnt Bob isn’t actually Bob but Bobbi lol here she is looking through the window for me. I can open the door fully and she will sit about 1m away not bothered in the slightest, I can call her and she will come running to me like a dog on recall.
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