"Saxman" wrote in message
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Kate Morgan wrote:


I let loads of nettles grow this year but cannot see any insects
on
them yet, what should I be looking for this time of year and what
should I expect to see now or later

Caterpillars from the Peacock butterfly feed on nettles.

Peacock caterpillars are black, covered with short spines and
speckled
with white spots. They are usually found on stinging nettles.


Red Admiral caterpillars, too. See,
http://www.bugsandweeds.co.uk/butterflies.html#RedAd

And tiny little 'Nettle-tap' moths, like pieces of horseshoe confetti.
See,
http://www.bugsandweeds.co.uk/moths%20p4.html#nettle

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