They turn into a rather drab moth:
Jerry
Mullein Moth
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sandersj89
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Snapped this beastie today, I am reliably informed this is the Caterpillar of the Mullein Moth. Stunning thing, about 2" long.
They turn into a rather drab moth:
Jerry
They turn into a rather drab moth:
Jerry
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Jerry you should have made that one a quizz, as i would have known the answer. 
Kind regards Old Herbaceous.
Theres no fool like an old fool.
Kind regards Old Herbaceous.
Theres no fool like an old fool.
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Hello,
They're certainly stunning beasties...Great Mulleins and the caterpillars.
I would have answered the quiz too...as the Great Mulliein was the first plant I ever gardened..by moving some seedlings from my Grandmas to home...soon learned about the caterpillars too.
Don't think Mum really approved as she considers Mulleins a weed they having arived at Grandmas via a delivery of top soil and seeded everywhere...for years now though we have always allowed an odd one or two to stand in the garden.
All the best,
Clive.
They're certainly stunning beasties...Great Mulleins and the caterpillars.
I would have answered the quiz too...as the Great Mulliein was the first plant I ever gardened..by moving some seedlings from my Grandmas to home...soon learned about the caterpillars too.
Don't think Mum really approved as she considers Mulleins a weed they having arived at Grandmas via a delivery of top soil and seeded everywhere...for years now though we have always allowed an odd one or two to stand in the garden.
All the best,
Clive.