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Emperor gum moth (early larva)

Opodiphthera eucalypti

Photo by MartinL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black hairy first instar larva is the first or only hatching from this group of eggs.

Habitat:

Eucalyptus leaf from a sapling planted in suburban park.

Notes:

Second instar can be seen here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8567076
Final instar here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7963908

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MartinL
Thanks Gilma. I've just seen these again on this link http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/15759119

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PublishedJanuary 29, 2012

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