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Photo by AnnetteLeroux
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish-brown about an inch long. It can wiggle, it was found "under the dirt" by kids.

Habitat:

School yard playing field

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
AnnetteLeroux
It is weird looking ! Unfortunately someone released it so we will never know it was going to turn into
Jack Settle
You guys are right! I just searched it on Google Images and you're right. I didn't think moth pupae would be found in the ground, but I guess I am too used to butterflies!
LaurenZarate
Looks like a moth pupa to me..... :) They can often wiggle the abdominal segments quite vigorously.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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The Color Red
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Northern California Entomology
Mission
Northern California Flora and Fauna

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PublishedAugust 1, 2013

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