Lasiocampidae (family) immature

Lappet & Snout Moths at Borough, NSW

Lasiocampidae (family) immature at Borough, NSW - 6 Mar 2023
Lasiocampidae (family) immature at Borough, NSW - 6 Mar 2023
Lasiocampidae (family) immature at Borough, NSW - 6 Mar 2023
Lasiocampidae (family) immature at Borough, NSW - 6 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Lasiocampidae (family) immature 9 Mar 2023 donhe
Lasiocampidae (family) immature 9 Mar 2023 ibaird
Porela (genus) 9 Mar 2023 donhe
Unidentified 8 Mar 2023 Paul4K

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Appeared on knee while enjoying evening outside. Presumably on route to a pupation site.

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donhe wrote:
   9 Mar 2023
Porela caterpillars have a pale head with 2 black stripes.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 6 Mar 2023 07:33 PM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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