Puss Moth Caterpilar-Cerura vinula
The larvae of the adult Puss Moth is one of the most extraordinary caterpillars of the moth world. With its large head and its two tails (modified claspers) when felt threatened or provoked it will wave them about emitting fine red threads and thrust out a thin liquor of formic acid which is said to have an accurate range of about 60 centimetres. Larvae will feed on the leaves of willows.
Puss Moth Caterpilar-Cerura vinula
The larvae of the adult Puss Moth is one of the most extraordinary caterpillars of the moth world. With its large head and its two tails (modified claspers) when felt threatened or provoked it will wave them about emitting fine red threads and thrust out a thin liquor of formic acid which is said to have an accurate range of about 60 centimetres. Larvae will feed on the leaves of willows.