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Mallow Sawfly (larvae)

Neoptilia tora

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Field Notes

Description:

Strikingly coloured larvae of about 2cm length. Purple body with a darker blue line down the centre and a bright red head.
Host plant is a Allowissadula sp.

Habitat:

Semi-arid region during rainy season.

Reference Links:

Neoptilia - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Mallow sawfly larvae

Neoptilia tora

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