2 - MISC.
Caterpillar of the "Drinker Moth"
"Euthrix potatoria"
The Caterpillar rests by day and feeds by night on grasses.
It hibernates late October in grass tussocks, emerging in the spring to
continue feeding, when it grows up to 70mm in length, before pupating for
a month and emerging as an adult in July.
This species gets its English (and Latin) name from the habits of the
caterpillar, which is supposed to have a liking for drops of dew.
The Moth Flys at night, in July and August, the males especially are
attracted to light .
Ref: 10303C
Date: 27/06/2012
Location: Freshwater West Beach
