Blaise, yes, upon closer inspection, this is most likely a Chocolate Pansy (Junonia iphita) caterpillar, the hostplant clearly being an Acanthaceae. Based on my experience in Southeast Asia, Lemon Pansy (J. lemonias) larvae can be very similar in appearance, but have a slightly different dorsal patterning. Regarding your separate private message, Pansy cats are easily distinguishable from those of Oakleafs (Kallima) . . .
Kallima horsfieldi, India https://picasaweb.google.com/wild.mumbai/UntamedSilonda#5116007549528275554 Kallima inachus, China https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1375001231857 Best wishes, Keith From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:20:56 -0000 (UTC) Subject: [ButterflyIndia] Cat fr id confirmation... Blaise Hi All, Could this be a Chocolate Pansy Cat or a Moth Cat??? TIA, Blaise -- Enjoy
