Tauranga / Maungatapu / 2005-07-07 10:00:00

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.