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Pink Bellied Moth Caterpillar

Oenochroma vinaria

Photo by Chicquita
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

60mm. Defensive position, showing its horns at the back.

Habitat:

Feed on Grevillea and Hakea plant

Notes:

I found this caterpillar on my Grevillea rosmarinifolia, taken by Noisy Miner 2 days later :(

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Oenochroma vinaria

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Comments (2)
Carol Snow Milne
FANTASTIC!!! I was just talking about finding more pink spots. LOL
ShannaB
Great series Chicquita, the first shot is stunning!!

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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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