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listed as endangered they are certainly not endangered in my garden at present there is about 20 of these caterpillars happily chomping their way through my pear tree.. Because they were endangered in 07 ...I am leaving them be. Never seen these up here before is anyone else having a infestation of the Grey Dagger moth?
Hi Birdie
Grey Dagger is widely but thinly distributed in Caithness and quite often identified by gardens from the distinctive caterpillars.
Can you send me a PM with the location and the number of caterpillars so that I can record the details in the County database?
I disagree with spurtle - I think that the adult moth is beautifully marked creature - a subtle blend of contrasting grey and black. I will post a photograph and then you can decide for yourself!
Pterodroma
Thanks for your replies I have never seen them here before.
Cheers
is this the same caterpillar and can anyone tell what the other one is?
and think we have about 10 of the hairy ones and about 60 of the non hairy ones chewing my silver birch to pieces
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