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Evening Primrose Caterpillar Grub Worms, Goldenrod Flower, Evening Primrose, Seed Pods, Butterfly Garden, Caterpillar, Moth, Seeds, Blossom

CATERPILLAR OF THE WEEK continued: Another flower, another Schinia. This is the Evening Primrose Caterpillar, Schinia florida. They are remarkable mimics of primrose seed pods and will rest on the pods with their heads buried inside them while they feast on all the delicious innards. Most Evening Primrose Caterpillars are green with a reddish tinged front end, but I have encountered a handful of bright pink individuals in years when they are particularly plentiful. Schina florida goes…

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four different pictures of a pink and yellow moth

They are found in much of Britain, although their numbers have been declining in recent years is one of the most recognisable due to its striking colouration and markings. The wingspan of an adult rosy maple moth can range from 2-3 cm, with the upper wings being yellow and pink in colour. The underside of the wings are white or light grey, with small black spots along their edge’s 🥰

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