Hemibela (genus)

3 A Concealer moth at Bundanoon, NSW

Hemibela (genus) at Bundanoon, NSW - 17 Sep 2024
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Hemibela (genus) 22 Sep 2024 donhe
Hemibela (genus) 22 Sep 2024 Curiosity

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donhe wrote:
   22 Sep 2024
@Curiosity : Can you get a photo of the caterpillar poking it's head and thorax out to walk/feed ?
Curiosity wrote:
   22 Sep 2024
Hi @donhe. Unfortunately, no. I spotted this case while on an outing and took the photo in passing. The caterpillar wasn't visible, and this is the best image I have. There's a possibility I'll be in the vicinity in a few days but the chance of finding the case again is slim.
donhe wrote:
   22 Sep 2024
You will perhaps have noted that for example: on iNaturalist, there have been 626 Observations and photos of various Hemibela species, of which only one is of a larval case like this, and none have ever been made of the caterpillar.
Curiosity wrote:
   23 Sep 2024
OK, you have convinced me, @donhe! I will accept the mission to find that case again! It's just been confirmed that I will be meeting some friends in that area again in a few days.

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