Three weeks ago in our garden. One butterfly feeding on Manuka shrub. For two months we have watched two caterpillars on our Swan plant. They’re lethargic, feed sparingly. On a neighbor’s shrub there are nine or ten. They seem to be waiting for Spring to pupate.
Sighting
- City/Region: Tauranga
- Suburb: Maungatapu
- Site: Home garden
- Trees: Manuka (white flower).
- Weather: About 18C. Fair to fine.