The Blue-striped Nettle Grub (Parasa lepida, Family: Limacodidae) is also called Slug Caterpillar because of the way it moves. Instead of prolegs it has a broad, black adhesive sole. The grub sticks to the surface by vacuum, pressing the sides … Continued
Earlier posts: 1. Caterpillar. The Blue-striped Nettle Grubs (Parasa lepida) can give an uncomfortable sting should you accidentally brush against them. For years I did not encounter them in my garden until I introduced two Lipstick Palms (Cyrtostachys renda) bought … Continued
My introduction to these nasty caterpillars started when I introduced two Lipstick Palms (Cyrtostachys renda) into my garden (above). A few months after planting, I noticed the leaflets were being damaged but failed to detect any insects. Once in a … Continued
