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Epicoma melanospila
White moth with black dots on each wing. Delicate grey and yellow underwing patterns. Brown spiky caterpillar Pic#6
Caterpillar feeding on Eucalyptus. September 21, 2011 Adult is ex pupa so habit is unknown.
The pupa is a loose construction from larva spines and built between two leaves. When disturbed, this moth will play dead, curling its abdomen under (see pic#5)
You raised this one? Good work! The images are a really excellent series as well. Nice to see it in all its glory
Shephen, here is the black spot moth in relaxed pose and feigning dead. I raised this one from a caterpillar. I am confident that your ID is correct.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/519...
The adult emerged this morning after about six weeks in pupa. I'll find the pupa pic later, and add it to complete the set. I can ID it easily now, just need to make some time.
Spotted on Nov 27, 2011
Submitted on Nov 27, 2011
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