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Moth Eye-of-Ox [Capsule]

Automeris illustris

Photo by LeonardoMB
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Field Notes

Habitat:

It is found in South America, including Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.I found this specimen in a region of transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.

Notes:

This is a Cocoon of "Moth Eye-of-Ox" ("Automeris illustris").
Look a Saturniid Caterpillar of same specie: [ http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/23914026 ]
And a Adult MOth: [ http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/41465020 ]

Reference Links:

Facts about Automeris illustris, Automeris illustris – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

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