ID please

[Elizabeth]

Hi, I'm new here, and I'm still trying to find my way around this website. Gan came and took pictures of this hawk moth caterpillar that I had. It's got such pretty eye spot. It is now sleeping in its cocoon. Please id this, anyone.
-Elizabeth

[Sky Blue]

hi, welcome. Not sure whether anyone can ID but do keep us posted when the moth hatch : )

[Elizabeth]

Thks Soon Chye. I hope I can get a pic of the moth when it emerged. I have to depend on friends as I am physically unable to do it myself.
-Elizabeth

[hkmoths]

Probably a Theretra species (Sphingidae - hawkmoths)

Check out Tony Pittaway's site on this group at http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/china.htm

cheers,

Roger.

[Elizabeth]

I've spent days trying to upload the picture because the pop-up window is blocked.

Right. Gan saved me from the worry of getting the picture by bringing the pupa home. The moth emerged on 17th January. Rhynocholaba acteus.

-Elizabeth

[hkmoths]

Hi Elizabeth,

For Rhynocholaba read Pergesa (this is the current generic placement for acteus).

I should have spotted the host as Alocasia and thus given you the species identity from the larva, but let this one slip. Not to worry - well done for rearing it through.

cheers,

Roger.

[Elizabeth]

Thanks, Roger.
Here's something I find around the house from time to time. Do you know what moth this might be. Sorry I don't have a clearer pic.
-Elizabeth

[hkmoths]

This looks very like the cocoon of a tussock moth (family = Lymantriidae), probably one of the species in the genus Dasychira, the larvae of which will incorporate their own hairs into the cocoon to add protection - the hairs are urticating!

cheers,

Roger.