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Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, caterpillars on groundsel, Senecio vulgaris, a wild garden weed
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Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, caterpillars on groundsel, Senecio vulgaris, a wild garden weed
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Media ID 10592935
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Berkshire Caterpillar Caterpillars Cinnabar Compositae Garden Insecta July Larva Larvae Lepidoptera Moth Senecio Vulgaris Weed Groundsel
Nature's Colorful Munchers - Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars Take Over Wild Garden Weed!
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. In this delightful snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Nigel Cattlin, we witness a whimsical scene straight out of a fairytale. The vibrant red and black caterpillars of the Cinnabar Moth, known as Tyria jacobaeae, have made themselves at home on the humble groundsel plant (Senecio vulgaris), an unsuspecting wild garden weed. These voracious little creatures seem to be having a grand feast on their favorite delicacy! With their striking appearance resembling tiny living firecrackers against the green backdrop, they add a burst of color to any garden landscape. It's fascinating how nature often pairs beauty with unexpected sources! As members of the insect order Lepidoptera, these charming caterpillars are part of an intricate web that sustains our ecosystem. Their insatiable appetite for groundsel not only keeps its population in check but also contributes to maintaining biodiversity in Berkshire, UK. Caught during the sunny month of July when flowers are blooming all around, this photo is a testament to the wonders that can be found right under our noses. So next time you stumble upon some seemingly ordinary plants or insects in your own backyard, take a closer look – you might just uncover extraordinary stories unfolding before your eyes!
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