LATE CATERPILLARS

Although both the Pale Tussock Moth and the Knot Grass Moth are an attractive mottled grey, their caterpillars are more striking.  Because they overwinter as pupae, the caterpillars are around in September and early October - a nice bit of autumn colour.

  

Knot Grass

  

Pale Tussock

Photos:Caterpillars: Alan Watts.        Adult moths: Naturespot