Caterpillars

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    Hello,

    Can anyone identify these guys on my geraniums?
     

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      They are caterpillars on Nasturtiums. Nasturtiums are prone to these and they need to be removed before they devour your plant eggandchips.
       
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        Ah I'm going to take most of the newly-identified nasturtiums up anyway as they're a bit rampant. I don't want to take away a load of butterflies too though. What are these caterpillars going to be when they mature?
         
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          They are caterpillars of large cabbage white butterfly
           
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