Observations in the Species: Mesocelis monticola
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Observed on: 8th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
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
Observed on: 25th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th October 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
By: MarietjieK
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?
By: Wendy
Observed on: 29th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Black hairy caterpillar. Hairs long.Rear end of caterpillar had long grey hair. About 65mm long.
By: Margaret
Observed on: 25th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Observed on: 21st September 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
By: gregnicolson
Observed on: 24th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Observed on: 9th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th June 2013
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.
Observed on: 11th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 28th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 6
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Observed on: 26th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2012
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Hundreds of these were crossing the road, mainly heading to the SE, but a few in any direction. Judging by the numbers this event probably numbered an order of magnitude or more all those much quoted stories of Springbuck migrations. I suspect it happens far more regularly too!
Observed on: 7th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 9th October 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Observed on: 20th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st September 2012
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: This is a fairly large, long-haired, orange-brown and black caterpillar. This particular one was about 95mm in length. It has a beautiful copper glow in the sun. The ones I have come across in the garden seem to favour Gnidia plants.
Observed on: 22nd July 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd July 2012
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
Observed on: 18th September 2009
Added to iSpot: 9th February 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 13
Description: Hairy caterpillar - about 4-5 cm long - on Paranomus bracteolaris flowers and restios - in rocky fynbos.
Observed on: 27th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th December 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
Description: Very hairy caterpillar with grey hilights and a striped pattern on its head. Eating Vygie leaves.
Observed on: 20th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 15th December 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1
Description: Love this moth, reminds me of a Pekingese dog with fluffy ears and a tail. Only one of it's kind seen.
Observed on: 21st September 2011
Added to iSpot: 8th December 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 9
Description: Quite an active chap. Not at all cooperative!
Observed on: 1st October 2011
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2011
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A tight-rope artist!
Observed on: 11th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 22nd September 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 4
By: miked
Observed on: 11th October 2005
Added to iSpot: 22nd June 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Species with which Mesocelis monticola interacts
