The caterpillar of the Banded Vapourer moth is squat and covered in long protective hairs. They feed on bristle grass. The adult moths are common
The caterpillar of the Banded Vapourer moth is squat and covered in long protective hairs. They feed on bristle grass. The adult moths are common and widespread. males are diurnal and females nocturnal.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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