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Delias aganippe
These are the final (penultimate) instar of the wood white butterfly larvae. Younger larvae and the imago can be seen here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/153...
Feeding on mistletoe. A sporadically common butterfly.
These were collected as eggs at Pyramid Hill, Victoria. These larvae are captive bred and used mainly for school butterfly release programs.
Spotted on Nov 11, 2012
Submitted on Nov 11, 2012
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The lower specimen has now had its final molt to produce the chrysalis.
These mature caterpillars sew a silk girdle around their waist to hold their upright position for imminent pupation.