Cadmus (Cadmus) australis
February 2010
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
March 2012
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
After mating the males die. The females continue feeding and then lay single eggs.
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Mid February 2014
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
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Mid March 2018
Mount Field National Park
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Early January 2022
Tarraleah
Female above, male below
Tarraleah
Cadmus australis larvae
Late December 2010
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
When the eggs hatch the larvae are coated in fecal bullet-shaped capsules. The larvae increase the size of the capsule when they need to, and use them as a protective cover as they feed on vegetation on the ground. When they are ready to pupate, they simple close off the capsule. These larvae were on a path for a number of weeks.
Early February 2013
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart