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Moth ( in a cocoon)

Lepidoptera

Photo by arnott.myles
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Field Notes

Description:

The moth cocoon is very well camouflaged so predators don't find the cocoon and eat it. For some moths it takes 2 hours for it to come out of it's cocoon.

Habitat:

Anywhere where there are lots of trees.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
wyatt10012
I have a lot of those around my house

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Plant And Animal project FL
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Plants and Animal of Florida Expidition
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PublishedMay 28, 2013

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