Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lepidopteran larva

Posted by Sergey Golubev on 29-11-2006 09:52
#1

Do someone have an idea what this spiny caterpillar may be? It is quite big, about 4-5 cm long and common. It was often seen in a retreat of tied up leaves with its silky threads.

Posted by crex on 29-11-2006 10:57
#2

It looks like some varietys (if you can trust google ;) of Vanessa cardui larva, but I'm not the least sure ...