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Leaf Skeletoniser Moth Caterpillar

Uraba lugens

Photo by Chicquita
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Description:

20mm - Have done 5 moltings so far .....

ID by Martini ..... thankyou, I have changed it today.

Species ID Suggestions

Leaf skeleteniser moth

Uraba lugens

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MartinL
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Comments (8)
Chicquita
Thanks Karen. CarolSnowMilne, thankyou, we just got back from Indonesia, I wish I brought heaps of memory cards. Those butterflies and beautiful insects were everywhere! At the toll roads, local swamp ... but mosty at roadside gutters :)
Carol Snow Milne
Love looking at your photos. Hope you and your family are well. Great find again and again! :)
Chicquita
Hello Martini, I might have some full length pics for ID. I have some files missing, I hope this species is not one of them. I'll check your flickr soon, thanks for your help ... :)
MartinL
Hey, nice shot. I like the head focus and blur to the back but not useful for ID. This moth larva does collect "heads". I have grown the life cycle including the pupa which also recycled the head:) Check my http://www.flickr.com/photos/66925960@N08/6258899733/in/set-72157627569320360/ and two pics either side.
Chicquita
Its molted skin. Apparently, it will carry them until the last stage.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2011

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