Common everlasting
(Chrysocephalum apiculatum),
a foodplant of
the Australian Painted Lady

Early first instar larva, head on left

Web shelter of a late first instar larva

Web shelter of third instar larva on a Cape Weed leaf

Final instar larvae, different colour forms, head on right

Loose web shelter that is constructed by the mature larva to pupate within.
This example has nearly disintegrated, but it gives some idea of what goes on.

Typical metallic-copper colour form of the pupa, that has not been captured very well by the film.