Colin the Caterpillar has had a ghostly makeover in time for Halloween

He’s the one face everybody hopes they’ll be seeing on their birthday, but Colin the Caterpillar fans who happen to celebrate their birthday in October might be in for a fright when they cut into their cake this year.

M&S's famous edible insect has undergone an eerie makeover ahead of Halloween - making him virtually recognisable to those who regularly tuck into a cheery Colin cake on their special day.

Say goodbye to the innocent chocolate caterpillar of years past and meet 'Count Colin', the new eerie edition to M&S's cake counter, complete with a Dracula collar and dark red fangs and a pair of terrifyingly hollow eyes.

The ghoulish cake, which costs £7, has also been drizzled in red "blood" icing, while Colin's trademark white sneakers have been switched out for some rather frightening black boots.

The colourful caterpillar character is one of M&S's most well-known products and he’s graced more than 7 million parties worldwide since his launch. He's even been photographed with a couple of celebs in the past, including the likes of David Beckham and David Cameron.

This isn't the first time the high street giant has given him a seasonal makeover. Colin celebrated his 25th birthday back in 2015 with a special party hat, while last year, he was suited and booted to celebrate his wedding to Connie the Caterpillar.

If you’re hosting a Halloween party this year, you'll certainly want to jazz up your buffet table with one of these creepy Colins.

Be sure to also pick up a packet of miniature Count Collins (£2) and Percy Pumpkins (£1.65) for incoming trick or treaters, when the whole Halloween range hits the shelves next month.