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Fascellina Chromataria

vids — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:59:16 +0000

Fascellina chromataria is a moth in the family Geometridae described by Francis Walker in 1860.

Location: Rifle Range Nature Park, December 2022

Thanks, Zoee Lim The Hungry Caterpillar Singapore for the ID

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Leopard Caterpillar

vids — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:26:21 +0000

Phalanta phalantha, the common leopard or spotted rustic, is a sun-loving butterfly of the nymphalid or brush-footed butterfly family. Wikipedia

Life Story of Leopard Butterfly by Butterfly Cylce

Spotted at Choa Chu Kang – January 2021

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Autumn Leaf

vids — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:34:53 +0000

Doleschallia bisaltide, the autumn leaf, is a nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. In Australia it is also known as the leafwing. Wikipedia

Location: Jurong Lake Garden

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Yellow Tail Moth

vids — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 08:43:14 +0000

The yellow-tail, goldtail moth or swan moth is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Johann Kaspar Füssli in 1775, and has commonly been placed within the related genus Euproctis. Wikipedia

Spotted at Marsiling Park

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Plain Nawab

vids — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:05:55 +0000

Polyura hebe, the plain nawab, is a butterfly belonging to the brush-footed butterflies family. Wikipedia

The caterpillar of the Plain Nawab feeds on the Leguminosae Adenanthera pavonina (commonly known as the Red Saga). Females of this species have also been observed ovipositing on the young Petai (Parkia speciosa) plant, and Albizzia (Falcataria moluccana) both of which appear to be an alternative host plants. Butterfly Cycle

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Nolid Moth

vids — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:30:49 +0000

Nolid caterpillars (Chleophorinae).
Nolidae is a family of moths with about 1,400 described species worldwide. The family was erected by George Hampson in 1894. They are mostly small with dull coloration, the main distinguishing feature being a silk cocoon with a vertical exit slit. Wikipedia

Spotted at Choa Chu Kang

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Tawny Coster

vids — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:11:18 +0000

Acraea terpsicore, the tawny coster, is a small, 53–64 millimetres, leathery-winged butterfly common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators. Wikipedia

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Lappet Moth

vids — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:47:43 +0000

It’ still unknown detail species, but looks similar like Lappet Moth Caterpillar.
The Purple line near the head is the key identity but as per this article is posted, still not sure what caterpillar is it.

The Lasiocampidae are a family of moths also known as eggars, snout moths, or lappet moths. Over 2,000 species occur worldwide, and probably not all have been named or studied. Wikipedia

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Silk Moth

vids — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:38:58 +0000

Silk Moth Caterpillar ( Bombycidae )

The Bombycidae are a family of moths. The best-known species is Bombyx mori or silkworm, native to northern China and domesticated for millennia. Another well-known species is Bombyx mandarina, also native to Asia. Wikipedia

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Zhejiang Tussock Moth

vids — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:17:14 +0000

Dasychira chekiangensis

More info about this in Natureloveyou.sg

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