Larva ID needed

[Pauline]

This larva was accidentally brought in on Oak leaves. Anyone know what it might be please?

[Allan.W.]

Hello Pauline ,
pretty sure its a moth ,and the closest picture I can find is this one of an early instar Sycamore (acronicta aceris ) ,proper stunning as they get bigger ! Regards Allan.W.

[Pauline]

Thank you Allan for your prompt response. Certainly looks like a good candidate. I shall try to take good care of it.

Px

[Allan.W.]

Hello Again Pauline ,
I,ve just seen another image of a larvae ,which looks more like your larvae and that is Black Arches ,and it feeds on Oak !.
Regards Allan.W. yours I reckon isn't fully grown.

[Pauline]

Hi Allan, thanks for this. I think you are right but sadly it has now stopped eating the Oak and looks like it is shrinking. Not looking good