Got heaps of these in the garden lately. I used to call these spitfires as a kid, but don't know what their proper name is.
Are they safe to feed to the fish?
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| Author: | FuzzyMonkey [ Aug 10th, '13, 17:32 ] | ||
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Got heaps of these in the garden lately. I used to call these spitfires as a kid, but don't know what their proper name is. Are they safe to feed to the fish?
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| Author: | mantis [ Aug 10th, '13, 19:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it safe to feed these to perch / trout? |
Dunno, but I wouldnt |
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| Author: | PLJ [ Aug 10th, '13, 19:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it safe to feed these to perch / trout? |
I definitely would not let my fish eat spitfires so I urge you to similarly refrain. There are two types of spitfires: one is a caterpillar and the larvae of a moth (Mottled Cup Moth), and the other the larvae of a wasp but not a true caterpillar. Both produce a poison. Your photo shows the moth larvae. |
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| Author: | Snags [ Aug 10th, '13, 19:30 ] |
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Dont think the fish will like them Quote: When threatened the larvae will raise their head and eject a yellow-green liquid. It is this action that gives them their common name of 'spitfires'. This strong smelling liquid consists predominantly of eucalyptus oil and is used as a deterrent against predators. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitfire_sawfly |
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| Author: | gorotsuki69 [ Aug 10th, '13, 19:47 ] |
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they're not spitfires (sawfly) but a moth caterpillar not sure what moth though. My chooks won't touch them so don't think the fish will either |
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| Author: | gorotsuki69 [ Aug 10th, '13, 19:54 ] |
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tiger moth http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/impor ... atives.pdf |
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| Author: | skeggley [ Aug 10th, '13, 20:18 ] |
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My guess is that there is a Cape Lilac close by. |
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| Author: | gorotsuki69 [ Aug 10th, '13, 23:16 ] |
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skeggley wrote: My guess is that there is a Cape Lilac close by. different caterpillar |
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| Author: | FuzzyMonkey [ Aug 11th, '13, 10:13 ] |
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Great, thanks guys! |
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| Author: | JeffJL [ Aug 13th, '13, 11:23 ] |
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My trout are eating them. No problems. |
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