Moth Expert / Forum Facilitator
T. semihyalinata will happily fold over a leaf or two of the hostplant and pupate therein. Most Limacodidae will do likewise.
I now think this is probably a Limacodidae rather than the burnet moth (photo of T. semihyalinata larva (3rd and final instars) & cocoon attached f.y.i.)
cheers,
Roger.
Roger C. KENDRICK Ph.D.
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