almost certainly D. nerii
Les - the pupa looks scorched, the pupae I've seen of this species have never been that dark - is it still active (does it wriggle?) - if not, then I'd suggest it may be parasitized.
cheers,
Roger.
Moth Expert / Forum Facilitator
almost certainly D. nerii
Les - the pupa looks scorched, the pupae I've seen of this species have never been that dark - is it still active (does it wriggle?) - if not, then I'd suggest it may be parasitized.
cheers,
Roger.
Roger C. KENDRICK Ph.D.
C & R Wildlife, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong S.A.R.
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