Zig Zag Emperor Gonimbrasia tyrrhea, South Africa
Another first for WWB!
The very attractive larvae of this African Saturniid often live in groups, even when large. They feed on Portuguese Laurel Prunus Lusitania, Oak and Laurel Prunus laurocerasus and undoubtedly will feed on other trees and shrubs.
The pupa is formed underground and is not enclosed in a cocoon.