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The larva of the Alder Moth when young resembles a bird dropping, but when mature is highly distinctive, being black and yellow with a number of club-like hairs. It feeds on a number of different trees, particularly alder (Alnus glutinosa) and birch (Betula). Pciture taken at Felmersham, Bedfordshi...

Alder Moth Caterpillar (Acronicta alni)

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The larva of the Alder Moth when young resembles a bird dropping, but when mature is highly distinctive, being black and yellow with a number of club-like hairs. It feeds on a number of different trees, particularly alder (Alnus glutinosa) and birch (Betula).
Pciture taken at Felmersham, Bedfordshire 15th July 2007

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17th Sep 2011 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
 Biology, Environmental Science

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

Geocode: Felmersham

Keywords:
caterpillar moth insect invertebrate

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