Moth cat

This is an interesting one..

I didn't know that Moth cats would attack seed pods of trees...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/...90598660_o.jpg

Judging by the pattern, I'm guessing along the line of moth cat, but as I did't get any view of the head, I can't be sure. And I'm not sure if it ate out of the pod or into it... :bsmile:

What sort of size is this?

If less than 15 mm long, then probably Tortricidae, many species of which bore through seeds.

cheers, Roger.

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Originally Posted by hkmoths

What sort of size is this?

If less than 15 mm long, then probably Tortricidae, many species of which bore through seeds.

cheers, Roger.

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think longer than that... the part of the body exposed is already about 20mm or so..

still possible for a few of the larger tortricids.

Again the best option is to rear it through to the adult and see what happens!

cheers, Roger.

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Originally Posted by hkmoths

still possible for a few of the larger tortricids.

Again the best option is to rear it through to the adult and see what happens!

cheers, Roger.

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I was walking along chinatown and spotted this.. I didn't have any containers on hand... :whistle:

Do not dispair - we'll make an entomologist of you yet, Michael !! :)

:cheers:

Roger.