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Satin Moth Laying Eggs - Leucoma salicis - female
Copyright © 2005 Lynette Elliott

Satin Moth Laying Eggs - Leucoma salicis - Female
Anaconda, Deerlodge County, Montana, USA
July 31, 2005
This female moth was laying eggs on a leaf for about 20 minutes. I finally had to leave because it started to storm. I went back the next day and she was still there guarding? her eggs.

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Satin Moth Laying Eggs - Leucoma salicis - female Satin Moth Laying Eggs - Leucoma salicis - female Satin Moth with Eggs - Leucoma salicis - female
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Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 11 August, 2005 - 7:48am

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