Observations in the Subfamily: Lasiocampinae

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By: maudpurves
Friends of Tokai Park
Location: 3, Dennendal East Ave
Observed on: 7th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: Rather large caterpillar. Would like to know what it is and what it becomes,

Cape lappet eating Chrysanthemoides

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Scarborough Garden
Observed on: 7th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Food plant info - individual around 75 mm in length

Eutricha bifascia ...

Eutricha bifascia
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Sleeping Beauty trail (SS2) . Langeberg
Observed on: 20th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd December 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha bifascia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

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By: nmdayi90
Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 12th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Brightly coloured caterpillar

Brightly coloured caterpillar
By: Gaby
Botanical Society of South Africa
Location: 56 Price Drive
Observed on: 21st November 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: On twig in forest. About 10cm long.

Eutricha bifascia on Penaea cneorum subsp. cneorum

Eutricha bifascia on Penaea cneorum subsp. cneorum
By: Nicky
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Location: Robinson Pass
Observed on: 22nd November 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th November 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha bifascia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Caterpillar, Bettys Bay 17 11 2013

Caterpillar Bettys bay 17 11 2013
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Location: 2609, Clarence Dr
Observed on: 17th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: About 4-5 cm long

Mesocelis monticola on Rumex acetosello subsp. angiocarpus

Lasiocampidae (Lappet Moth) on Rumex acetosello subsp. angiocarpus
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: 3 Valleyen
Observed on: 8th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th November 2013
Likely ID: Mesocelis monticola
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

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By: eltonleroux
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Location: Kirstenbosch Gardens
Observed on: 14th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th November 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Eutricha bifascia

Eutricha bifascia
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Brenton
Observed on: 18th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th November 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha bifascia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Hairy caterpillars

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By: Stuart ShearerStuart Shearer's reputation in InvertebratesStuart Shearer's reputation in InvertebratesStuart Shearer's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: West Coast National Park
Observed on: 16th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Long stretches of roadside vegetation full of them

Eutricha bifascia ...

Eutricha bifascia
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Fynbos Conservation Area, Robberg Corridor
Observed on: 18th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd November 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha bifascia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

African Silk Moth

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Invertebrates
Location: D1901, National West Coast Tourist Recreational Area
Observed on: 20th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: On Acacia erioloba.

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By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Nossop
Observed on: 27th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st October 2013
Likely ID: Gonometa postica
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Cape Lappet Moth caterpillar

Cape Lappet Moth caterpillar/Eutricha capensis
By: Geoff Warner
Location: 1, Eendracht Cl
Observed on: 27th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th October 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha bifascia
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Lepidoptera

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By: koosclaassens
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: 2, Mauritz Rd
Observed on: 25th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th October 2013
Likely ID: Mesocelis monticola
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Big moth laying eggs - Montagu WCape

Big moth laying eggs - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Montagu dorp, Western Cape
Observed on: 9th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 14
Description: 9/10/13: Collected some of the eggs and will rear as best I can... Apparently they like Acacia karroo, which is easy peasy?! 29/10/13: Twenty days to hatching. Little black pillars with white afros. {They hatched, they hatched!!} 08/11/13: First moult (instar 2). Slightly larger (obviously) with an orange blush. Pic 10942 shows the exuvium (is that the right word?) which looks like half a caterpillar. 14/11/13: Second moult (instar 3). Much larger with bright orange bristles and a walrus moustache. 23/11/13: Third moult (instar 4).

Red hairy caterpillar

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By: KlaasLindaSteyn
South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
Location: West Coast National Park
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Likely ID: Mesocelis monticola
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Helmeted nadiasa - Montagu WCape

Helmeted nadiasa - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 4th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Likely ID: Streblote
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Cape Lappet caterpillar

Cape Lappet caterpillar
By: saxicola
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Location: Mount Pleasant, Simon's Town
Observed on: 11th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Discovered this caterpillar on a Passerina plant where it has remained for the last two days.

Lasiocampidae

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By: MarietjieK
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Location: Rocherpan, Dwarskersbos, Velddrif
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Distribution of this moth seems to be Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe (www.africanmoths.com); Or as Riaan Stals put it "from W Cape to Zimbabwe". Does this mean any type of area (e.g. coastal, mountainous) between the south and north of this distribution area?

Cape lappet moth caterpillar 1

Cape lappet moth caterpillar 1
By: Evanne Rothwell
Friends of Silvermine Nature Area
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Location: Winkle Wy, Fish Hoek
Observed on: 4th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Cape Lappet moth caterpillar on chrysanthemoides.

Caterpillar

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By: Sandveld
Location: 1, Bosbok Ave
Observed on: 2nd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: small caterpillar, about 4 cm long

Caterpillar

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By: Lukas Otto
Location: 31, Riverside St
Observed on: 12th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Betty's Bay caterpillar

Betty's Bay caterpillar
By: nvanwilgen
South African National Parks
Location: Senecio Circle, Betty's Bay
Observed on: 3rd October 2011
Added to iSpot: 1st October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 9
Comments: 2

Black caterpillar

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By: Wendy
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: Grotto Dr, West Coast DC
Observed on: 29th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2013
Likely ID: Mesocelis monticola
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Black hairy caterpillar. Hairs long.Rear end of caterpillar had long grey hair. About 65mm long.

Wings up! - Montagu Wcape

Wings up! - Montagu Wcape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 25th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Barred eggarlet in uncharacteristic resting position. Hermann tells me moths rest in this position when they're parked and not intending to leave anytime soon. The wings come down when they're ready to fly.

Hairy caterpillar

Hairy caterpillar
By: Margaret
Botanical Society of South Africa A-teamCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersFriends of Kenilworth Race CourseFriends of Tokai Park
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Location: Path to Jonkersdam, Glencairne
Observed on: 25th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th September 2013
Likely ID: Mesocelis monticola
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Fuzzy Wuzzy

Mesocelis monticola - Mountain White Spot
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Baskloof, Scarborough
Observed on: 21st September 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Lappet Caterpillar on Shale Capegorse

Lappet Caterpillar on Shale Capegorse
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Greyton mountain commonage Knieberg
Observed on: 21st September 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Lappet Caterpillar

Lappet Caterpillar
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Greyton river commonage
Observed on: 21st September 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2

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By: SuneSune's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Matjiesrivier nature reserve
Observed on: 7th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd September 2013
Likely ID: Bombycomorpha
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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By: eltonleroux
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Location: Tienie Versveld Wildflower Reserve
Observed on: 9th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd September 2013
Likely ID: Streblote cristata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Pillar

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By: vynbos
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Koeberg Weather Centre
Observed on: 25th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th August 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 3
Description: Walking across a paving slab

Caterpillars

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By: vynbos
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Koeberg Nature Reserve, Grysbok Trail
Observed on: 25th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th August 2013
Likely ID: Bombycomorpha
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Grey with creamy hairs

Caterpillar

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By: Sharon StantonSharon Stanton's reputation in InvertebratesSharon Stanton's reputation in InvertebratesSharon Stanton's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Rondevlei Nature Reserve, Cape Town
Observed on: 25th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th August 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 7

Caterpillars

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By: Sharon StantonSharon Stanton's reputation in InvertebratesSharon Stanton's reputation in InvertebratesSharon Stanton's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Rondevlei Nature Reserve, Cape Town
Observed on: 25th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th August 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Gonometa

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By: Jannie Groenewald
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Buffeljagsrivier
Observed on: 2nd August 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th August 2013
Likely ID: Gonometa postica
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3

Bombycomorpha pallida on Searsia lucida forma lucida

Bombycomorpha pallida on Searsia lucida forma lucida
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Brenton
Observed on: 2nd July 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 15

Cape lappet

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Scarborough Garden
Observed on: 19th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: On planted Chrysanthemoides monilifera (aka Osteospermum moniliferum).

Lappet Caterpillar

Lappet Caterpillar
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Block A22 Tokai
Observed on: 1st September 2011
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2013
Likely ID: Streblote cristata
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Caterpillars

Caterpillars
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: McGregor Comonage
Observed on: 17th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 4
Description: feeding on http://ispot.org.za/node/200343

Hairy catterpillar

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By: gregnicolson
Paardeberg Sustainability Initiative
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Location: R45, Malmesbury
Observed on: 24th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th June 2013
Likely ID: Mesocelis monticola
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Caterpillar

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By: Mike Rex
Bushveld Experience Skills & Training
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Location: Panata
Observed on: 23rd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: 40 - 45 mm long. Two russet coloured bands near the head end.

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By: Riaan
Succulent Society of South Africa
Location: 47, Fisherman's Bend
Observed on: 28th August 2009
Added to iSpot: 15th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Kleinmond winter pillar

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By: magrietb
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Location: Kleinmond
Observed on: 9th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th June 2013
Likely ID: Mesocelis monticola
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 25
Description: There are loads of these on a narrow-leaved plant in an empty plot round the corner. Plant observation / interaction will follow soon, and then one day also the moth, we hope.

Nylsvley-103

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By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Nylsvley Nature Reserve
Observed on: 5th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 20th May 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 5

Kleinmond-73

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By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Palmiet St, Kleinmond
Observed on: 21st March 2011
Added to iSpot: 20th May 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 8

Moth

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By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Dreyersdal Rd Bergvliet
Observed on: 26th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th April 2013
Likely ID: Eutricha capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Possible insect

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By: goukammarangers
Cape Nature
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Location: Bush Pig trail, Goukamma Nature Reserve
Observed on: 26th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th April 2013
Likely ID: Streblote cristata
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 7

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