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Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

About 5mm long, hard and very hairy cocoon.

Habitat:

Attached to a reed.

Notes:

Saw a few of them around.

Species ID Suggestions

Pupa - Anthelid moth

Anthela sp.

Reference Link
MartinL
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Comments (2)
MartinL
The moth has itching hairs which it re - uses for its cocoon. Hands off! There are several species that this cocoon may be.

Spotted for Missions

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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PublishedNovember 17, 2012

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