Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE

caterpillar or pupa or cocoon at Melba, ACT

Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE at Melba, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 11:09 AM
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE at Melba, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 11:09 AM
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE at Melba, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 11:09 AM
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Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE 2 Jun 2022 GlennCocking
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE 24 Apr 2021 donhe
Unverified 24 Apr 2021 Bron

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donhe wrote:
   24 Apr 2021
There are many families to which this clearly does not belong:
Geometridae, Sphingidae, Noctuidae, Lymantriinae, Limacodidae, to name a few.
The dorsal wart behind the thorax suggests Lasiocampidae.
Please rear it in captivity to get an adult moth so that we can discover its species.
Bron wrote:
   24 Apr 2021
Thanks Don
I'm afraid it's already flying around - I took this in mid January :(
donhe wrote:
   24 Apr 2021
You cannot discover the species of a caterpillar by letting it go.
Bron wrote:
   24 Apr 2021
Sad but true, but I have little confidence because I don't know what to feed them.
donhe wrote:
   24 Apr 2021
If they on a plant: feed them that. If they are wandering around, they are probably seeking some where nice to pupate, so do not need feeding. If they look little and wandering, try one leaf each of their 5 major food groups:
Grass, Gum, Wattle, Herbaceous, and Lichen, and continue with their choice.
If all else fails, try Rose petals (available from many florists).
Bron wrote:
   24 Apr 2021
Nice hints - will give it a go Don

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