Great Peacock Moth Caterpillar
Saturnia pyri (caterpillar)
A large green caterpillar found on trees and shrubs in orchards, hedgerows, and open woodland. It feeds on leaves of fruit trees and related broadleaf plants, moving slowly and relying on its tough skin and spiny tubercles for protection. When disturbed, it may rear up or curl defensively rather than flee. This stage grows to impressive size before spinning a sturdy silk cocoon for pupation.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Great Peacock Moth Caterpillar
- ?
- Great Peacock Moth