Gumleaf Skeletoniser...

[crocoite]

This is the larvae of a moth (Uraba lugens) and is commonly known as the Gumleaf Skeletoniser, so-called because of its grazing habit as you can see. The adult is dull grey/brown in colour with a wingspan of approximately 25-30mm.

Interesting fact...if not useless...

The head is at the end with the black protuberance (bottom-right). This "protuberance" is actually the remains of past "heads". When the caterpillar sheds its skin, it retains the head part, presumably as extra defence, although its hairs are irritants anyway!

[beetleman]

Interesting little creatures Steve. I thought the black end was the poopy end

[MacroLuv]

Nice shot Steve.
Very picsome little creatures. They eat only surface.