Peppered moth caterpillar - Mount Hawke.
By Tom Hughes, Sep 12 2017 09:06PM
Biston betularia
An interesting but common "looper" caterpillar that blended in closely to the brown rose stem. I think this one will overwinter in it's current form before pupating next spring ready to fly in May 2018!
Here's some more information: http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/species/peppered-moth

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