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Closeup of head of Snout moth caterpilar in the genus: Entometa Warning colours on the head of this caterpilar will disappear when danger is no more persived. Australia,Eamw caterpillars,Eamw moth,Entometa ew,Entometa guttularis,Geotagged,Snout mouth moth species,caterpillar,close up,warning coloration

Closeup of head of Snout moth caterpilar in the genus: Entometa

Warning colours on the head of this caterpilar will disappear when danger is no more persived.

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WildFlower

Lion

When threatened, the caterpillar curls its head under its body, and displays a pair black and pale blue bands behind the head. This looks like a similar pattern but I don't know if it is diagnostic.
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/lasi/guttularis.html Posted 7 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  I have one caterpilar and will be long enough in the area where I found him and feed him on the eucalyptus leaves it was feeding on . It looks as if it is in its last instar and therefore should pupate in the next 2 weeks or so.When the moth hatches it will be less difficult to get a accurate identification.
  All the images I have seen still make me think that it is Entometa guttularis. Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    Is this the moth?
    
    Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Ernst
      
      Lion
      
      Yes it emerged after 15 days Posted 7 years ago

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The Entometa guttularis

Entometa guttularis is a lappet moth in the Entometa genus.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ernst

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Uploaded Nov 24, 2017. Captured in 44 Boolungal Way, Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia.

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