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Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica

Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
August 22, 2004

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Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica

Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica

Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 26 January, 2005 - 6:34pm
Last updated 20 November, 2007 - 9:58am

cocoon stage

Hi!
My caterpillar has gone into the cocoon state. We live in VA and it's late July. He is in a cocoon which is on a leaf lying on the ground of our terrarium. The leaf has rolled and he/she is in the leaf. Should I let it be? Hang the leaf? Put dirt over the leaf? Not too sure what to do but clearly wants it to make it to the moth stage. Thanks so much!!!!!

… Angie Brooke, 18 July, 2010 - 10:15pm

Let it be

That's what I do, and it usually works. Good luck!

… Lynette Elliott, 19 July, 2010 - 5:40pm

Great shot

I am enjoying all your images Lynette.

… Linda Murphy, 11 June, 2008 - 8:07am

Great

and thanks!

… Lynette Elliott, 11 June, 2008 - 8:59am

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