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Ailanthus silkmoth (pupae)

Samia cynthia

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Field Notes

Description:

A silken off-white to grey cocoon with reddish ends is spun on the leaves of the host. It has an obvious escape hatch.

Habitat:

Montane forest.

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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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