They have a long way to go in the world of 'growing up' but these Emperor Moth caterpillars are already being seen on bramble clumps around the reserve. It will take a lot of munching and several changes of skin before they resemble the huge, impressive green sausages with pink orangey-pink spots and black spiky rings that visitors find ambling across the paths in a few weeks time!
About 3/4 inch long at the moment....