Moths of the UK and Europe
Caterpillar of The Great Prominent Moth
Caterpillar of The Great Prominent Moth

Great Prominent (Peridea anceps) the largest of the Prominent moths, it is found in Oak woodland. The caterpillar looks superficially like a hawkmoth caterpillar, but it lacks the characteristic tail horn. It is cannibalistic.

Caterpillar of The Great Prominent Moth

Great Prominent (Peridea anceps) the largest of the Prominent moths, it is found in Oak woodland. The caterpillar looks superficially like a hawkmoth caterpillar, but it lacks the characteristic tail horn. It is cannibalistic.