Jemimah took these photos yesterday during nature study. I saw her looking at the caterpillar, but I didn't realise how beautiful it was until I downloaded the photos today.Is anybody clever enough to identify it for us?
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lovely photos jemimah - i have no idea what sort it is, but the ants sure seem to like him :)
ReplyDeleteTry Danus genutia under the Nymphomea[?]
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Both caterpillar & butterfly images.
The caterpillar of the beautiful flanny pyjama moth!
ReplyDeleteJokes aside, that is one beautiful looking creature. Great find!
Hee Hee, Ruby - you wear prettier jarmies than I do!!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful, isn't he!
Not sure about Danus ganutia, Ganeida, becasue he has horns. Jemimah's did not...similar though, I'd agree.
Hmmm, I have no idea, but it indeed is lovely!!
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I called the kids over to look...We have never seen one like that. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Jemimah! A great addition to your Nature Journal! He's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMax and I could not identify it. Have you tried discoverlife.org ?
ReplyDeletelol The only caterpillars I am sure of are the big hairy itchy grubs. I guess you checked out the other grubs while you were on the site. I'll ask Dearest; he's done some insect work for horticulture. The trouble is knowing if it's a moth or a butterfly ...or something else entirely. PLease, if you do find out, let us know. ☺
ReplyDeleteOne of my boys worked out of Carnarvon for awhile; home base Perth; surfed the beach end of the Margaret River. Great White country. Big surf. Cold water. Yeah, I don't know much either. My mum says Perth is very beautiful so enjoy! ☺
ReplyDeleteoops. Sorry. Meant to post above. It's been one of those weeks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos~!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous caterpillar too - sad it's on it's way out though.