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Family: Zygaenidae
A small pale caterpillar about 10 mm long with a broad brown dorsal stripe and a white line along the midline. The body appeared to be covered with small tufts of short spines.
Pic 3 shows the head end.
Spotted on a tea-tree in a park.
I am not sure of the ID but caterpillar seems to fit the description of those of Zygaenidae, although it might not be on its food plant.
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...
I could not get better shots as the caterpillar was very active moving its head away constantly. I'd appreciate any comments regarding the identity.
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