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Poplar Hawk-moth
Laothoe populi
40.1649, -8.86016
Field Notes
Description:
This caterpillar is around 6 cm long, green with tiny yellow/bright green dots and pink/magenta spots. It has a spike on its "tail". It curled and jumped, making whip-like movements when it became scared.
Habitat:
Urban.
Notes:
I found this beautiful caterpillar on the ground of a car park and since there were a lot of birds flying about I decided to bring it with me and placed a lettuce leaf near it. Since I don't know what it is, I'm unsure if it will even eat it and have no idea of what its needs are or what it'll become, so I'd appreciate if someone could help me identify it quickly. I'd also like to know where the best place to free it would be, if anyone knows.
EDIT: The Caterpillar is now free, unfortunately I did not have the camera with me, but it quickly started digging down as soon as she felt the dirt beneath her.
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