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Cocoon

Io Moth Emerges

Posted on February 25, 2017January 21, 2022 by Shannon

∞ A few months back, an Io Moth caterpillar spun its cocoon while we watched through the plastic container in the kitchen. He started spinning straight away, and being one of the stinging caterpillar variety, I didn't want to handle him too much for photos. I've been hit by him before -- it really hurts. … Continue reading Io Moth Emerges

Posted in Insects, NatureTagged Cocoon, Io moth, Winter4 Comments

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