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Photo by Neil Ross
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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar approx. 3 cms in length. Colour grey to black, well defined body segments, brownish bristles. Body heavier at rear and narrows towards head. Feeding on succulent plant.

Habitat:

Suburban garden.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Neil Ross
No holes. It crawled across the path and headed straight for the plant. I made it detour a couple of times but it was intent on reaching the succulent. I didn't hang around long enough to see it graze.
Mark Ridgway
Hmm.. I would guess a borer-type moth. Any hole in the succulent?

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World

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PublishedMarch 2, 2014

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