Orvasca caterpillar/larva on cactus, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Found on a cactus in our hotel's garden at Antananarivo.

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Christine Young

Lion

Maybe Orvasca sp.? Did you find this in the same area as the moths? Could be the larva of one of them. Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, same plant, different branch of the cactus.
  
  That's some clever research, Christine. Looks like Orvasca is a solid match for this larva and if you look at them in their adult stage, it likely links it to this adult:
  
  Haven't found a Orvasca report from Madagascar yet but at least the genus seems solid. Thanks! Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Nice! You're welcome. Interesting and really cool that the caterpillar was on a cactus. It's not a plant that I would associate as being a good larval host. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      :O Very interesting! Posted 6 years ago

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