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Large furry pink caterpillar possibly a tussock moth. It has sewn three leaves togther to make itself a shelter.
Confirmation as a tussock moth as its next molt (pic3,pic4) reveals its four sets of "toothbrush" bristles. It has now pupated into a loose bundle of spines and silk. Watch this space. Update Feb 24. 2012 the female wingless moth emerged (see pic 5).
Spotted on Nov 18, 2011
Submitted on Nov 18, 2011
20 Comments
@ martini, thank's for your information, it's cute cattepillar, nice colour.
Kmills, here is another tussock moth including some of its lifecycle.http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9098071
Well done on the complete set martin.
Update Feb 24. 2012 the female wingless moth finally emerged (see pic #5).
Finally a successful upload
This is not so helpful for the ID but has closed the chapter on this spotting.
Thanks asergio. I'm finding no images loading at the moment and i'll try again soon.
Congratulations, Martin.
Update Feb 24. 2012 the female wingless moth finally emerged (see pic #6). This is not so helpful for the ID but has closed the chapter on this spotting.
wow martinl thats really cool info
thanks for the info will keep you updated with spottings like these!!
Atul, this pink one confused me until it molted and confirmed itself as a tussock moth. I have not found an ID but hope a male emerges so I can determine its species by its wings.
It's going well martin - looking good...
Thank you Stain
Fantastic pictures Martinl!
Here's another tussock moth but I'm still waiting for it to emerge from pupa
I've added pic of the pupa for this caterpillar. Awaiting arrival of the moth.
Great set of pics martinl : )
Yes the color is superb but was lost in its next molt (see set).
I think its too much red wine;)
Nice color
Good photo martinl - nice colour.
Pretty!!
Update! This guy has molted and is a tussock moth. If it is a male, it should be easy to identify but I don't like my chances. Pink? Hmmm...