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Sinister Moth Caterpillar

Pholodes sinistraria

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown with spots down the sides. 3cm. Image 2 is the accurate colour. Image 1 has been pushed for clarity

Habitat:

Note to self. Write down or photograph food plant. The looper was hanging on a silk thread which is a standard avoidance tactic for the species mentioned

Notes:

http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/enno/sinist.html
Not certain of identification

Reference Links:

Pholodes sinistraria, Sinister Moth - Pholodes sinistraria

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PublishedMarch 6, 2013

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