DR006-4 Nyridela xanthocera Last Instar Larva

After about a month, the remaining 9 larvae had reached last Instar, keeping the general colours, but also developing a circlet of four black tufts of thick hairs at the edge of the orange segments each end. Generally, the body is covered with typical short black hairs like many Arctiinae members, so when hunched in rest, the orange is hidden. The larvae are not very active, generally hiding inside curled leaves when not feeding.