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Cocoon?

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Ronald and Amissa
Ronald and Amissa 12 years ago

Just read that some pupating moth larvae form cocoons from their own hairs and silk they spin (similar to the picture). Butterflies don't seem to do this.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Yes, likely a cocoon.

Ronald and Amissa
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Ronald and Amissa

Los Angeles, California, USA

Spotted on Oct 1, 2011
Submitted on Oct 12, 2011

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