Macrothylacia rubi

This beautiful caterpillar was found last week on Red Valerian (centranthus ruber) in a coastal garden overlooking Porthtowan beach.

Some hairy caterpillars can cause irritation to skin so care was taken not to touch it.

Find more info here: http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/macrothylacia-rubi/larva/