Monday, 30 May 2016
Spindle Ermine Moth caterpillars
Whilst walking along the Roman Road to the north of Abington, Andy M spotted a number of bushes which were almost completely covered in what looked like cobwebs. Closer inspection revealed that the webs contained thousands of tiny spotted caterpillars. Jennifer later confirmed these to be Spindle Ermine Moth caterpillars, which spin the web as protection from the birds.
I live at the top of the High St & they have an occupied bush in my garden. This evening the caterpillars have made many single strands down to the ground and appear to be abseiling down to the ground...no doubt to turn into pupa underground?
ReplyDelete