Caterpillar of the Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, Noctua fimbriata, seen in spring in a garden in Surrey, UK

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The caterpillar was not harmed, and was returned to protected leaf litter away from prying birds.

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Size: 6960px × 4640px
Location: Surrey, England
Photo credit: © Graham Prentice / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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