Info about the creator.

This site is purely hobbyist. It came about because many people sent me photographs of caterpillars to identify, and while I have a limited knowledge, I couldn't identify them all.

I purchased some books, and after contemplating the enormity of such a site, creation started, using the books as reference. ( In other words, I have read and digested the information and to the best of my ability have given accurate description and details of the species. Any corrections, please email me)
I am not an expert, but am always willing to appear on radio talk shows, or accept an interview for newspapers or magazines.
This site is *almost complete. Over 800 species of caterpillars of the British Isles are named, described and pictured*
I have the permission from the authors and artists of the Collins Field Guide to Caterpillars to use their images and am eternally grateful.

A recent great buy is the book 'Caterpillars of the British Isles' by Jim Porter. Some information I didn't have has been gleaned form this marvelous book.

*I am currently seeking the publishers and author for permission to use their photographs. If anyone has the information needed to contact them, please let me know! I would be extremely grateful to make this site complete with photographs of all the species. It is a unique site.

Many thanks for all your comments on the site, it is brilliant to know that it has helped you identify and learn about caterpillars. Long may it continue.