Observations in the Clade: Macroheterocera

Pollinators on Asclep

Pollinators on Asclep
By: Graham G
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Location: Belfast Flats, Ngele range
Observed on: 3rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th December 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 11
Description: There was a bit of a feeding frenzy of these moths on the Xysmalobium tysonianum flowers, to the extent that they would not even fly off when approached - almost as if they were drunk on the nectar.

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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,

Colourful caterpillar

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By: seekingserenity
Location: 2, Panorama St
Observed on: 5th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th December 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

web moth

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By: Douglas Euston-BrownDouglas Euston-Brown's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Ruigtevlei, Slanghoek Valley
Observed on: 2nd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

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

Cycad Moth

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By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Idutywa, Amatole
Observed on: 5th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th December 2013
Likely ID: Zerenopsis lepida
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Peach Moth

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By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Ngomana, Idutywa
Observed on: 5th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

bioblitz 080

bioblitz 080
By: nmdayi90
Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 25th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

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By: marygunn
Location: 2, Cussonia Ave
Observed on: 3rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd December 2013
Likely ID: Bunaea alcinoe
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: the cabbage tree was covered with these worms and there were no leaves left on the tree

Amyrilla worm IMG_9522

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By: KobieKobie's reputation in InvertebratesKobie's reputation in InvertebratesKobie's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R40, Barberton
Observed on: 1st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: I have never been able to identify the host plant, as my wildebeest and/or zebra munch the flowers before I can identify the plant. It is probably Crinum macowani. The picture is from a previous season to show the flower head.

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

Moth

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By: Dimela
Location: R517, Ellisras
Observed on: 27th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st December 2013
Likely ID: Dysgonia
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lepidoptera

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By: koosclaassens
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: 2, Mauritz Rd
Observed on: 25th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Lepidoptera

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By: koosclaassens
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: 2, Mauritz Rd
Observed on: 25th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Caterpillar in Lowveld forest

Caterpillar
By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 28th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: About 38mm. Was found on ground and placed on a random leaf for the photo-session.

Hawk moth caterpillar

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By: emilyemily's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Johannesburg
Observed on: 29th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 4

Hawk moth caterpillar

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By: emilyemily's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Johannesburg
Observed on: 26th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

bioblitz 039

bioblitz 039
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.

Caterpillars on Vachellia kosiensis

Dune Thorn caterpillars
By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Manzengwenya coastal forest
Observed on: 25th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Body length about 36mm. A large gathering on the main stem by daytime with an impressive pile of green droppings indicating that the mass of caterpillars migrate up the tree to feed on leaves, perhaps after sunset. Some have wasp cocoons attached to their hair.

Peppermint moth

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By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Location: Suiderstrand, Agulhas, Lagoon Rd
Observed on: 20th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Small moth inside house at Suiderstrand. About 1.5 cm long.

Eutricha bifascia on Penaea cneorum subsp. cneorum

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

Peach Moth in sand forest

Peach Moth
By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Tembe Elephant Park
Observed on: 23rd November 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 2
Description: Wingspan estimated 38mm. Flying about in daytime.

Elegant bomber

Elegant bomber
By: KlausWehrlinKlausWehrlin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 35 Vigne St
Observed on: 23rd November 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th November 2013
Likely ID: Hippotion rosae
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Moths

Moths
By: Carl BodenstaffCarl Bodenstaff's reputation in InvertebratesCarl Bodenstaff's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 5, Northleigh Cres
Observed on: 22nd November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Quite large, about 36 mm from head to wingtip. The cat brought it in, in the middle of the night - lots of consternation, thought it had brought a bird in. Still managed to get pic's the next morning, don't know how much damage was done to it. Taken indoors on a carpet without flash.

Polydesma ...

Polydesma
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Likely ID: Polydesma
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Noctuidae (3) ...

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 4

Noctuidae (2) ...

Noctuidae (2)
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Noctuidae ...

Noctuidae
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 9th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Drepanogynis (2) ...

Drepanogynis (2)
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Likely ID: Drepanogynis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Drepanogynis ...

Drepanogynis
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Likely ID: Drepanogynis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Acontiinae ...

Acontiinae
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 9th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Likely ID: Acontiinae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Geometridae ...

Geometridae
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Likely ID: Geometridae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Helicoverpa ...

Helicoverpa
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Likely ID: Helicoverpa
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Earias ...

Earias
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Likely ID: Earias
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Chlorerythra rubriplaga ...

Chlorerythra rubriplaga
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 10th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

caterpillar with passengers

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By: TuliTuli's reputation in InvertebratesTuli's reputation in InvertebratesTuli's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Riversley Farm
Observed on: 1st December 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 3
Description: brightly coloured caterpillar, about 4cm in length, feeding on Dipcadi glaucum. The caterpillar has been parasitised by a Braconid wasp and the resultant cocoons attached

Moth

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 24th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th November 2013
Likely ID: Acontia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Cycad destroyer caught in the act

Cycad moth
By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 5, Edge View Road
Observed on: 24th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 5
Description: What follows can be seen at http://ispot.org.za/node/222436?nav=search

Hairy worm

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By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Second Beach Rd, Port St Johns
Observed on: 21st November 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Moth

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By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hluleka, Libode
Observed on: 21st November 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd November 2013
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Cycad Moth

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By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebratesqgrobler's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Libode, Transkei District
Observed on: 21st November 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd November 2013
Likely ID: Zerenopsis lepida
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Caterpillar, Bettys Bay 17 11 2013

Caterpillar Bettys bay 17 11 2013
By: Prix BurgoynePrix Burgoyne's reputation in InvertebratesPrix Burgoyne's reputation in Invertebrates
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

Tufted caterpillar

On port Jackson leaf .Caterpillar +_3cm
By: JeltjeJeltje's reputation in InvertebratesJeltje's reputation in InvertebratesJeltje's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Edgemead Dr, Edgemead
Observed on: 18th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Medium size caterpillar(about 3cm).Has 4 grey "paintbrush tufts" on back and one on the tail end,plus 2 orange "plugs".Also white hair tufts on head and sides.Looks grey but when looking closely the body is black ventrally and dorsally,sides are white.I think the feet were pink.Found on Port Jackson leaf in Plattekloof Natural heritage site.

Lepidoptera

Lepidoptera
By: Maritza
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Location: Blyderiver
Observed on: 15th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st November 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 6

Dayflying buttermoth - Montagu WCape

Dayflying buttermoth - 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: Kalk hill, agterspitskop, Montagu district WCape
Observed on: 13th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Crossed Footman

Crossed Footman, Nyala Lodge, Pongola
By: rgrassbylewis
Location: Pongola
Observed on: 20th November 2009
Added to iSpot: 19th November 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 7

Huge moth at Waterval Boven

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By: rgrassbylewis
Location: Cypress Ave, Waterval Boven
Observed on: 10th November 2009
Added to iSpot: 19th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: Unable to identify this moth. Its by far the biggest one I have ever seen. I saw it flying around a lamp and it looked bigger than a bat! Each wing was around 12cm in length. You can see its size compared to the large hawk moth in the first picture. The hawk moth had around an 8 or 9 cm entire wingspan, so you can see the other moth is much bigger. I'm guessing its in the SATURNIIDAE/LUDIINAE family of 'Princes' but I can't get a precise identification. Can anybody help?

Lasiocampidae (Lappet Moth) on Grewia occidentalis var. occidentalis

Lasiocampidae (Lappet Moth) on Grewia occidentalis var. occidentalis
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: R328
Observed on: 15th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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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