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What is this hanging on my fuschia?

06-10-2024 09:14PM

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tacomouse

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I noticed it after trimming most of it.
It disappeared soon after.

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#2 06-10-2024 09:16PM

macraignil

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Is it a caterpillar?

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#3 06-10-2024 09:19PM

The Continental Op

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Looks like an elephant hawk moth caterpillar?
https://glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk/insects/elephant-hawk-moth/

Wake me up when it's all over.

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#4 06-10-2024 09:47PM

tacomouse

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122691903#Comment_122691903

Bingo. Thanks, I would never have found that by myself

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