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Tyria jacobaeae
Black and yellow striped, hairy caterpillar, body length 2cm. Four caterpillars feasting in this small patch of little herbs. Voracious appetites, lots of droppings beneath.
Grazing on small succulent herbs in herb/grass band at edge of forest. James Cook University, Cairns QLD
Thank you for the ID SnowyBro. The adult looks stunning, and so different to the caterpillar, colour-wise.
Spotted on Apr 7, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
