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FuzzyMonkey
PostPosted: 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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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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Dont think the fish will like them
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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.


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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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tiger moth
http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/impor ... atives.pdf
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My guess is that there is a Cape Lilac close by.
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skeggley wrote:
My guess is that there is a Cape Lilac close by.


different caterpillar
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Great, thanks guys!
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My trout are eating them. No problems.
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