Jul 8, 2022
Two leaf roller cocoons. This is how these caterpillars stay safe ❤
Tortricidae Both found on Polypodiopsida plants
18/05/22
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Two leaf roller cocoons. This is how these caterpillars stay safe ❤
Tortricidae Both found on Polypodiopsida plants
18/05/22
Unidentified Tortricid Moths
Unidentified, subfamily Olethreutinae
19/07/22
Caterpillar real estate.
Unidentified Lepidoptera species
22/09/21
Huggable Grubbable ♥
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✥ Dudua aprobola
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Personal Observations The adult moth is usually found sitting in the centre of a leaf, presumably trying to resemble bird droppings or bark.
I have yet to observe the caterpillar.
Taxonomy Lepidoptera - Tortricoidea - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Olethreutini - Dubua
Known Foodplant/s Anacardium occidentale “Cashew”, Mangifera indica “Mango”, Nephelium litchi “Lychee”, Psidium guajava “Guava”, Rosa “Roses”, Lantana camara “Lantana”, Dahlia “Dahlia”, Polyalthia longifolia “Mast tree”, Lagerstroemia flos-reginae “Queen’s Flower
Territory Cook Islands, Hong Kong, India, New Guinea, Australia (NT, WA, QLD, NSW)——————————————————————————————————
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Last edited 09/04/21