Endangered Caterpillar Found In The Midlands

Photo Credit: Solas Eco Garden Shop on Facebook

It has only been seen in Ireland three times since the 1950s. 

An endangered species of Caterpillar has been discovered at a Laois Garden Centre.

The rare yellow and black insect was found amongst a plant in the greenhouse at Solas Eco Garden Shop in Portarlington.  

It has only been seen in Ireland three times since the 1950s. 

Co-owner John Carey says it's likely the attractive caterpillar travelled all the way from Dublin. 

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