Sycamore moth caterpillar (Acronicta aceris)

            The caterpillars grow to about 40mm and are one of the most colourful and hairy species to be found in the British Isles.

The caterpillar foodplants are poplar, aspen and willow.

They are most frequently seen when fully grown in late summer wandering over the ground in search of somewhere to pupate.

Just prior to pupating they have a habit of dropping out of trees, sometimes onto people walking below.

The caterpillars overwinter, sometimes twice, in a cocoon spun amongst wood/bark or leaf litter

Taken in: UK / England / Hollinwood (show map)

Taken on: October 6, 2022

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