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Moth with eggs - ID please - Hyphantria cunea

Moth with eggs - ID please - Hyphantria cunea
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR, Boyton Beach Fl, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
May 31, 2011
I found several moths like this. Most were on bald cypress, the exception was one on willow. All look dead and wrapped somewhat in silk. Close to each was an egg mass. Are they dead/dieing? Thanks for your help!

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egg laying
I understand that Giant Silkworm Moths, for example do not feed, some have no mouths, and they die after a week or so of being adults - their purpose is to mate and lay eggs for a new generation! Sad as they are so beautiful! If this is this true of all moths I'm not certain. If it is then yes the eggs in your photo are the next generation and your moth has used up its energy expelling them. Can an expert advise if this is so?

How about
Maybe Hyphantria cunea, Fall Webworm. See discussion about cypress here.

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