When searching for ragwort for the Cinnabar Moths we came across this incredible sight just behind our garage:
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| Hundreds of tiny caterpillars... |
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| ...and a lot of poop! |
After doing some research we have come to the brilliant conclusion that they must be Peacock Butterfly caterpillars. From the beginning I have always said that I would love to rear some Peacocks as they are stunning butterflies. So here we go, I'm so excited!
I collected (with difficulty) 3 caterpillars to rear from those pictured above and added them to the nursery with some nettles.
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| The new trio |
They are so tiny compared to the others, but are very active and eating loads! I may even go and collect some more as I would really love to capture at least one transforming, so the more the better, as I know how quick and unpredictable the changing process can be!
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