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Unicorn Caterpillar Moth - Schizura unicornis - female
Copyright © 2000 Janice Stiefel

Unicorn Caterpillar Moth - Schizura unicornis - Female
Town of Greenbush, Hilltop Road, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
June 2, 2000
Larva was found August 25, 1999 by my friend, Therese Randall, on Wild Apple (Malus spp.). It formed a pupa on August 27, 1999 which overwintered in refrigerator. Removed pupa from refrigerator on April 15, 2000. This female eclosed on June 2, 2000, it laid eggs and was released.

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Unicorn Caterpillar Moth - Schizura unicornis - female Unicorn Caterpillar Larva - Schizura unicornis
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Contributed by Janice Stiefel on 23 December, 2005 - 10:42am
Last updated 31 March, 2006 - 5:38pm

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