Syntherata pseudescarlata

Syntherata pseudescarlata Lane, Edwards & Naumann, 2010

< Wingspan: 85 mm >

Male (ex larva Mareeba Tip)

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< Wingspan: 97 mm >

Female (ex larva Mareeba Tip)

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Note that all Syntherata species have many colour variation and this makes it almost impossible to determine the adults down to species. The combination of colour on the tubercles of the larva is the best way to determine the species.

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< Wingspan: 103 mm >

Female (ex larva Mareeba Tip)

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< Wingspan: 85 mm >

Female (ex larva Coen)

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I have reared this species successfully on both Billy Goat Plum (Planchonia careya) and Pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius). Even switching back and forth between the plants according to what is available in the area (as I sometimes have to bring the larvae with me when travelling), has never been a problem.

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4th instar larva (Mareeba Tip, QLD)

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5th instar larva (Mareeba Tip, QLD)

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5th instar larva (Coen, QLD)

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