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Doratifera oxleyi Painted cupmoth Mottled cupmoth, doratifera vulnerans;<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/37806/mottled_cupmoth_doratifera_vulnerans.html" title="Mottled cupmoth (Doratifera vulnerans)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2776/37806_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=kPkYp67vPHUEx1ONALTGazgRrmg%3D" width="200" height="152" alt="Mottled cupmoth (Doratifera vulnerans) This bizarre &#039;slug&#039; caterpillar bears eight weapons which are bundles of spines normally folded away but everted when the insect is startled. They produce mild irritation to humans when touched. Australia,Doratifera,Doratifera vulnerans,Geotagged,Mottled Cup Moth,Summer" /></a></figure><br /> Black slug cupmoth, Doratifera casta;<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/14964/caterpillar.html" title="Caterpillar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/1251/14964_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=BaxOJXwHhPisD7ccv2qf%2Fn4DCRk%3D" width="200" height="144" alt="Caterpillar Doratifera,Doratifera casta" /></a></figure><br /> Four spotted cupmoth, Doratifer quadriguttata;<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/40493/four_spotted_cupmoth_doratifera_quadriguttata.html" title="Four spotted cupmoth (Doratifera quadriguttata)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2776/40493_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=mT8C0SiDFhNKwGmpz2VItb5wRe4%3D" width="200" height="152" alt="Four spotted cupmoth (Doratifera quadriguttata) This slug caterpillar of the four spotter cupmoth has four clusters of eversible spines still tucked away in pockets along the front dorsal region. Australia,Doratifera,Doratifera quadriguttata,Four-Spotted Cup Moth,Geotagged,Summer" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> Australia,Doratifera,Doratifera oxleyi,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Doratifera oxleyi Painted cupmoth

Mottled cupmoth, doratifera vulnerans;

Mottled cupmoth (Doratifera vulnerans) This bizarre 'slug' caterpillar bears eight weapons which are bundles of spines normally folded away but everted when the insect is startled. They produce mild irritation to humans when touched. Australia,Doratifera,Doratifera vulnerans,Geotagged,Mottled Cup Moth,Summer

Black slug cupmoth, Doratifera casta;
Caterpillar Doratifera,Doratifera casta

Four spotted cupmoth, Doratifer quadriguttata;
Four spotted cupmoth (Doratifera quadriguttata) This slug caterpillar of the four spotter cupmoth has four clusters of eversible spines still tucked away in pockets along the front dorsal region. Australia,Doratifera,Doratifera quadriguttata,Four-Spotted Cup Moth,Geotagged,Summer


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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What a wonderful parade of colorful freaks :) Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
      Martin Lagerwey
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      There sure is more than just eucalyptus sap in their diet. Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        hehe :) Posted 9 years ago
  3. View chandrushirur25's profile
    chandrushirur25
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    Beauty! Posted 9 years ago

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The Painted Cup Moth

The Painted Cup Moth is a moth of the Limacodidae family. It is found in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as South Australia and Tasmania. The wingspan is about 50 mm for females and 20 mm for males. The larvae feed on ''Eucalyptus'' species.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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Uploaded Jul 16, 2016. Captured Nov 19, 2014 14:46 in 22 Craigie St, Harcourt VIC 3453, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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