Capusa cuculloides

1 White-winged Wedge-moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Capusa cuculloides at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 27 Nov 2021
Capusa cuculloides at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 27 Nov 2021
Capusa cuculloides at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 27 Nov 2021
Capusa cuculloides at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 27 Nov 2021
Capusa cuculloides at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 27 Nov 2021
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Capusa cuculloides 29 Nov 2021 ibaird
Capusa cuculloides 28 Nov 2021 donhe
Capusa (genus) 28 Nov 2021 ibaird
Capusa (genus) 27 Nov 2021 SteveBorkowskis

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I have recently submitted a caterpillar that appears to be identical to this but in a green colouration. I’m assuming it is the same species, but curious about the colour, is it possibly due to the plant it is feeding on?

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donhe wrote:
   28 Nov 2021
C. senilis larvae appear to have the dark dorsal line extending along the full length of the caterpillar. In later instars of C. cuculloides, the dorsal line shrinks to be just over the thorax and first abdominal segments. The colour varies from green through yellow to orange and red. It is unclear why.

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