I would be grateful for any help with ID of the attached.
The caterpillar appeared in my moth trap which seems odd. I believe that it may be a lime hawkmoth. Any other suggestions?
I am completely stumped by the winged insect which flew into our living room - first thought was a bee until we looked at it.
Both seen in early July in West Oxfordshire.
Winged Insect and a caterpillar
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Re: Winged Insect and a caterpillar
Hi David, I think your fly could be a - Twin-lobed Deerfly - Chrysops relictus.
And the caterpillar might be an early instar Privet hawk moth.
Best wishes,
James
And the caterpillar might be an early instar Privet hawk moth.
Best wishes,
James
Re: Winged Insect and a caterpillar
For me ,it looks like an eyed Hawkmoth, with second choice Lime. At Dungeness recently a Hummingbird Hawk caterpillar was also found in the moth trap. (See sightings section ,September )
Regards Allan.W.
Regards Allan.W.
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Re: Winged Insect and a caterpillar
On closer inspection I think Allan is right, I didn’t see the caterpillars pimpled appearance on my phone screen.Allan.W. wrote:For me ,it looks like an eyed Hawkmoth, with second choice Lime. At Dungeness recently a Hummingbird Hawk caterpillar was also found in the moth trap. (See sightings section ,September )
Regards Allan.W.
Re: Winged Insect and a caterpillar
Many thanks for your help. 
