Catapillar ID, please.

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Half Yellow Face
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Catapillar ID, please.

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Found about 100 catapillars on a small patch of nettles this morning. I think they're Peacock. Can someone with more knowledge than me confirm, or give another species.
Thanks in advance if someone can help.
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bugboy
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Re: Catapillar ID, please.

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Yes they are Peacock, the velvety black with white speckles and redish prolegs are diagnostic.
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Half Yellow Face
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Re: Catapillar ID, please.

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Many thanks.
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