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Mimallo amilia
Life cycle of Mimallo amilia. Mimallonidae. One of my most beloved moths, and the prettiest that occurs in Brazil. - The female individually oviposits an egg on the border of each leaf. The egg is white and is reminiscent of a grain of rice. When the larva emerges it begins accumulating feces to fix the cocoon which is built on the edge of the leaf. It's easy to find Mimallo by unveiling wilted leaves attached sideways with green leaves. The cocoon is very resistant, tenable and made of silk and feces. The larva spends its whole life in its particular world; inside the cocoon. They only leave to feed or to make a larger shelter. When the larva pupates, it blocks the entrance to the cocoon. As defense, the larva uses defensive regurgitation as its primary response. Their host plants are members of Psidium.
Urban garden
For National Moth Week
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Amazing!
Wow. Congrats, great work here!
Many thanks Daniele.
Congratulations Kel, this fantastic series is our Spotting of the Day!
"Some of our most passionate members have geared up well ahead of #NationalMothWeek! Kel Silva has documented the entire life cycle of the moth Mimallo amilia (family Mimallonidae) for us!"
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Spectacular series Kel! Thank you so much :-)