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Sophorae Owl

Brassolis sophorae

Description:

His shelter is built by their own caterpillars through the junction of leaflets (subdivision leaves) of silk, forming generally a cartridge. The inside is lined with silk, making the nest waterproof.

Habitat:

The square is surrounded by grass and bushland, and a high diversity of flowers.

Notes:

I was in the square, then this caterpillar began to rise in me ...

1 Species ID Suggestions

EarlyStages
EarlyStages 11 years ago
"Astyra" Owl or Sophorae Owl
Brassolis astyra or B. sophorae http://www.argentinean-insects.com/Brassolis%20sophorae%20vulpeculus.jpg


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EarlyStages
EarlyStages 11 years ago

For those on Facebook . . .
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LeonardoMB
Spotted by
LeonardoMB

São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil

Spotted on Feb 9, 2012
Submitted on Dec 20, 2012

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