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The Caterpillar Curriculum
A Case Study in Managing Change with Style
The elephant in the room
Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.
Cinnabar
These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…
Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Bronze shieldbug
Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.
Brown-tail
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
Mullein
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Oak eggar
These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.
Spiked shieldbug
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.