Unidentified caterpillar

We were surprised to find a little green caterpillar (on daikon) survive after being in the fridge for three days. Afraid that the birds might eat it, we created a little habitat.

Interestingly, we discovered a cocoon the following day, thinking that the green caterpillar had turned white. Another day after, we realised there were actually two caterpillars in the habitat! The latter turned into a Diamondback Moth several days later and we set it free.

The little green caterpillar remains in the habitat and has become longer with a purplish red line in the middle.

Julkaistu kesäkuu 22, 2020 04:20 IP. käyttäjältä linzyl linzyl

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Perhoset (Lahko Lepidoptera)

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Kesäkuu 12, 2020 17:04 PDT

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Wondering if this is a Cabbage Looper Moth? Found this little caterpillar on a daikon after being in the fridge for three days - still alive!

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Kaalikoi (Plutella xylostella)

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Kesäkuu 19, 2020 10:23 PDT

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Accidental find in our little habitat. Moth emerged from its cocoon in less than a week. Flew away in a split second.

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