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Photo by BarbaraSing
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Field Notes

Description:

White cocoon 4cm probably a moth. The owner had already emerged.

Habitat:

Savannah Kimberley Grassland/woodland Host plant unknown.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
BarbaraSing
When I had a close look I could see the dark and pried it open to see that it was empty and that there was the remains of a chrysalis inside.
Mark Ridgway
That seems quite large for a cocoon and it's taken in many leaves. Also a curious shaped 'exit' hole. Wonder what it could be.

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Derby Bioblitz
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PublishedJuly 18, 2014

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