Homodes bracteigutta

3 An Erebid moth (Catocalini at Weerriba, QLD

Homodes bracteigutta at Weerriba, QLD - 18 Oct 2008 11:07 PM
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Homodes bracteigutta 17 Jun 2025 donhe
Homodes bracteigutta 17 Jun 2025 ibaird
Unverified 17 Jun 2025 PJH123

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Homodes bracteigutta (Walker, 1862)

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ibaird wrote:
   17 Jun 2025
A stunning and interesting species!
The caterpillar apparently mimics Weaver Ants ( Oecophylla sp. FORMICINAE).
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/cato/bracteigutta.html
HelenCross wrote:
   19 Jun 2025
Colourful moth - would love to see one of the caterpillars!
PJH123 wrote:
   19 Jun 2025
@HelenCross
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/cato/bracteigutta.html#:~:text=Homodes%20bracteigutta&text=This%20caterpillar%20is%20green%20or,ants%20talking%20to%20each%20other.&text=Weaver%20Ants%20(%20Oecophylla%20sp.,FORMICINAE).
HelenCross wrote:
   19 Jun 2025
Thanks @PJH123 , yeah I'd love to see one in person, or a record on NatureMapr!

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