Posted by Sergey Golubev on 28-11-2006 13:32
#1
Here is another one lepidopteran larva. I suppose it is of Arctiidae family. Am I right? What genus it belongs to? It has been found on the stickseed plant (Lappula sp., Boraginaceae) and it was rather usual species in the place where I conducted my field research.
Thanks advance.
Edited by Sergey Golubev on 28-11-2006 13:33
Posted by Jan Willem on 29-11-2006 13:29
#2
Hi Sergey,
I think you are right in considering this to be an arctiid. Unfortunately I cannot help you to a species or even genus name.
Jan Willem
Posted by Xespok on 29-11-2006 15:40
#3
I think this caterpillar belongs to sf Arctiinae. My guess would be close to Spilarctia. The caterpillars, like the adults are quite variable in this and close genera.