Inchworm moth (Geometridae Larentiinae Casuariclystis latifascia - Walker, 1866)

Found a several caterpillars and pupae at Braemar Hill, North Point, on May 1, 2004 and again on April 10, 2006 at the Sai Wan Ho reservoir, Hong Kong.  The nearly mature larvae were found feeding on the flowers of the Curly Leafed Acacia,  Acacia auriculifornis.


Several 4th (?)  instar larvae werre 7-10 mm long.

Prepupal form


Pupa was formed on May 4, 2004.


The moth eclosed on May 22, 2004.
Views are of the moth in a rest position.

Wing span was about 13.6 mm / 0.56 inches.


A parasitic wasp was quite prevalent
Wasp body length was about 4 mm / 0.16 inch.
 
 

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