Foodplant Collection (page 2)

Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae) fully-grown larva, feeding on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), Powys, Wales, july

Spanish Moon Moth (Graellsia isabellae) fully grown larva, feeding on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Pine Hawkmoth (Hyloicus pinastri) fully grown larva, feeding on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp. ) larval foodplant, from breeding stock
Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp.) larval foodplant, from breeding stock

Spurge Hawkmoth (Hyles euphorbiae) fully grown larva, feeding on Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias) leaf

Leaf-miner Moth (Stigmella floslactella) larvae feeding tunnel in Hazel (Corylus sp. ) leaf, Powys, Wales, july
Leaf-miner Moth (Stigmella floslactella) larvae feeding tunnel in Hazel (Corylus sp.) leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Hummingbird Hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum) fully grown final instar larva, feeding on bedstraw, Oxfordshire, England, september

Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae) caterpillar, feeding on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), Leicestershire, England, july

Lobster Moth (Stauropus fagi) fully grown larva, feeding on blackthorn leaf, Oxfordshire, England

Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) caterpillar, on Birthwort (Aristolochia sp)
Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) caterpillar, on Birthwort (Aristolochia sp.) foodplant, Capanne di Marcarolo Regional Park, Piedmont, Italy, may

Leaf Mine Moth (Stigmella aurella) larval mine in bramble leaf, Warwickshire, England, april

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Discover the fascinating world of foodplants. 🌱 From the versatile Cassava, yuca or manioc plant (Manihot esculenta) to the delightful Red Sox and Pale Tussock Moth caterpillars feasting on Common Oak and Field Maple leaves respectively, nature never ceases to amaze. 🐛🍃 Feast your eyes on the vibrant colors of the Small Elephant Hawkmoth adult resting gracefully on Ladys Bedstraw, while Box Tree Moths showcase their stunning pupae stage on Box larval foodplants. Beware though, as these introduced pest species can also be found in their caterpillar form munching away at Box plants. Finally, witness the enchanting sight of Black Hairstreak caterpillars thriving on Blackthorn larval foodplants in England during May. Nature's intricate relationships between plants and insects are truly awe-inspiring.