Border Straw. by jayfar

Photography • Insects • posted on Jul 20, 2015

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This is a caterpillar which we found on our penstemons so I sent a couple of pics off for an ID. This is the reply :- Hi Jeff Fairly sure this is the caterpillar of the migratory Bordered Straw see link to adult moth. http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/wp-content/gallery/gb_moths2/2403borderedstraw.jpg Although sometimes imported on cut flowers I think these may be the offspring of the little influx arriving about a couple of months ago. I also came across the green form of caterpillar the other day. I'll be doing an update on this species soon so would it be alright to use your image and refer to your sighting with accreditation. Thank you for your enquiry Steve

Comments (23)

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Star4mation

1:51PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

Not seen the catapiller before but I'm sure I've seen the moth. Great shot Jeff :)

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awjay

2:15PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

new to me too....good pic

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pimanjc

2:47PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

Cool experience.

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durleybeachbum

2:48PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

A super photo, so glad you got the ID!

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kgb224

2:55PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

Superb capture my friend. Glad you got the info about this caterpillar. God bless.

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MrsRatbag

3:51PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

I'm also sure I've seen that moth, not sure about the caterpillar though. Wonderful shot!

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dochtersions

4:19PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

Oh Wow, so great you saw it, Jeff. And what a beautiful colour and pic.

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jeroni

5:27PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

Great scene.Excellent work with lots of detail

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flavia49

5:58PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

wonderful

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danapommet

7:57PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

A beautiful photo and thanks for the link to the moth!

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Faemike55

8:14PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

Great find and capture Jeff cool that you'll get credit for identification - most cool!

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Richardphotos

8:43PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

I hope it is not an invasive species. superb macro

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Mulltipass

8:52PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

WOW!!! Absolutely an Awesome Capture!!!

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wysiwig

11:09PM | Mon, 20 July 2015

Superb capture. Nice coloring on the caterpillar and the flower.

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SunriseGirl

2:15AM | Tue, 21 July 2015

How fun that you got the ID. Great photo too.

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Hendesse

3:02AM | Tue, 21 July 2015

The caterpillar is very well camouflaged on the flowers. A superb shot Jeff, fantastic details.

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helanker

3:08AM | Tue, 21 July 2015

Such a nice looking caterpillar and thank you for the ID info :-)

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A_Sunbeam

4:02AM | Tue, 21 July 2015

Splendid caterpillar and great colour!

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pat40

4:23AM | Tue, 21 July 2015

Superb pic Jeff,

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moochagoo

2:46PM | Thu, 23 July 2015

Lovely caterpillar.

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Katraz

3:06AM | Fri, 24 July 2015

Great photo and nice to get an ID but I can't seem to get the link to work.

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CavalierLady

8:27AM | Fri, 24 July 2015

Super shot!! He has excellent camo for this plant. Congrats on getting the ID and future use of your photo. Wonderful!

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debbielove

6:49AM | Sat, 25 July 2015

I read in the newspaper that several new species were appearing here and some rare and previously extinct ones returning.. So, it could well be.. Super shot and some interesting info.. Well caught. Rob