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On Jun 3, 7:50 pm, "Emrys Davies" wrote:
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Help , First off I know marginally less than Zero about gardening, so
be gentle!! I have a bush in the garden which grows against the side
of the house. Small green leaves and sort of yellowy / pale green
edges Leaves about the size of 'privet'?
It has become covered in cotton wool type cobwebs and loads of 1" long
dark grey caterpillars with 2 rows of black spots on them. I pair of
spots per body segment. Hope this is enough info.

Q...what are they and how can I get rid of them? I presume that they
are 'up to no good' ?

Many thanks

Can you identify your catterpillar from
thesehttp://www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk/plates.htm

Regards,
Emrys Davies.

Ashworths Rustic appears to be the best match....only ours have got
black heads. The body colour is very dark grey, the body diameter is
about 3mm length about 25-30mm.
Should I try toget a photo tomorrow?

Thanks


Ashworth's Rustic, in the UK, is restricted to mountainous habitats in
Snowdonia. Thus is doesn't look like a good candidate, unless you live
in Blaenau or Bethesda.

URL:http://snowdonia-npa.gov.uk/page/ind...gafter&nav2=8&
nav3=5&nav4=3&lang=eng&id=14
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Stewart Robert Hinsley