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Comma buterfly caterpillar

Found on the underside of a nettle leaf.

 

www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species=c-album

 

"On emerging, the young larva moves to the underside of a leaf where it feeds. As it matures it feeds on the upperside of the leaf and is quite unmistakable, resembling a bird dropping. This stage lasts around 5 weeks, depending on temperature. Larvae of the first brood moult 4 while those of the second brood moult 3 times."

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Uploaded on July 12, 2015
Taken on July 11, 2015