On a broad, fresh green leaf, a pair of beautiful creatures were enjoying their breakfast. They were the larva of the Nygmiine tussock moth, known in Latin as Orvasca subnotata. They belong to the Erebidae family. This caterpillar is incredibly small, almost invisible. Fortunately, its bright color made it a little easier for me to spot it.
The base color of its body is bright orange, adorned with black and white. To the naked eye, all I could see was the bright orange and deep black. Small white dots were visible when I zoomed in on the camera. Although these tiny dots were invisible to the naked eye, their charm was no less striking. They still looked beautiful.
The black pattern is equally captivating, appearing on both sides of its body, neatly arranged along its entire length. Not only that, but the caterpillar's entire body is covered in long, fine hairs that match its body color.
| Latin name | Orvasca subnotata |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 27 Jul, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/301363153
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
