Spotting

Description:

Beetle or Moth larva? frass held together with silk. The larva covers itself with this "blanket" to protect itself while it eats the tree's bark. The host is Beefwood Grevillia Grevillea striata.

Habitat:

Savannah grasslands/woodlands Kimberley. The host is Beefwood Grevillia Grevillea striata.

Notes:

Thanks to Sergio for prompting me to investigate. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/471...

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4 Comments

ChristosMaroulis 10 years ago

Very nice!!

BarbaraSing 10 years ago

Thanks Neil and Mark. I don't know if it will rebuild the curtin. I probably cant find that specific one but I will try tomorrow. I should have turned it over the check legs.