Caterpillar

Finally I discovered what has been feasting on my plant, but not identified, just yet, possibly a cutworm due to its sneaky behaviour.

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

It's a true thief with black mask included :)

Impressive focusing, it really is sharp end-to-end! Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy, it took a few attempts! Posted 11 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    I found something - Trichoplusia molybdina, but there is only one photo of the caterpillar. A similar one is the Cabbage Looper, Trichoplusia ni, but without the black line.
    https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/32834018
    https://organicgardeningnewsandinfo.wordpress.com/category/garden-pests/ Posted 11 years ago
  2. 1. Claire Hamilton
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks Wildflower but really not sure. I don't think it is the Cabbage Looper as they would normally have a white stripe down the sides and I cannot find any photos with the black stripe.
      Trichoplusia, I am not sure as the black stripe is not all the way across, but its a possibility! I will keep looking. Thanks for your help, appreciated. Posted 11 years ago

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By Claire Hamilton

Uploaded Jun 12, 2014. Captured Jun 12, 2014 15:08 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.

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Canon EOS 70D
f/16.0
1/125s
ISO500
100mm

Captured in the fall. More fall photos.