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Pupa or Egg Case

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks like thread-covered Venus De Milo lying down...golden yellow threads. Stuck securely to the substrate...the wall.

Habitat:

Neora Valley Jungle Camp. About 3 hours drive from the coordinates shown. Remote hilly forested area. Himalayan foothills. This was on the outside wall of the cottage we stayed in.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
SukanyaDatta
Yet to visit!But getting to see its flora and fauna, thanks to you.
SukanyaDatta
Thanks Chief...very uneven sort of architecture...peculiar structure...let's see what PN members make of it. I am most curious. You are posting lovely damselflies!
SukanyaDatta
Thanks Chief, but what is it? Mantis egg case? I wish I knew.

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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PublishedJune 18, 2016

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