Australian Grapevine Moth larvae – I’ve been watching out for these cuties on my grapevine. I have to be quick as I think the birds like them, too. We are expecting a warm week, so maybe my grapes will ripen after all. The blackbirds are checking them daily, and the sparrows.
Wikipedia says…
The Australian grapevine moth (Phalaenoides glycinae) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is endemic to the south-eastern half of Australia, but is an invasive species in many parts of the world, including Canada and South Africa.
Photos taken with the Nikon D3000.
Okay, a weird camera angle there! It is upside down – we’re looking at his chin and the first two sets of legs.
Thanks for looking. I trust that you’re having a fine weekend. 🙂
Christine R 
Whenever I open your blog, Christine, I know I well see amazingly detailed photographs and learn something as well. As always, this one didn’t disappoint.
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Thanks Janet. My pleasure.
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The upside down caterpillar reminded me of the chinese dragons you see at celebrations. Colourful little chap isn’t he/she, although I don’t like the really hairy ones, this one isn’t too bad. When I was little I always thought they would be prickly & poisonous.
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I reckon this one is really cute and it reminds me of a Chinese dragon, too. I should take my camera to Bendigo when they have their dragon out this year!
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Print your caterpillar onto some card and wave it around.
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LOL. I’d get some funny looks!
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Lucky I didn’t say to make a mask of it with some elastic to go over the ears, ooooh, i can just picture it.
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Wicked lady!
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