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Cocoon - Satyrium calanus
Copyright © 2009 Ilona L.

Cocoon - Satyrium calanus
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
June 17, 2009
I found this cocoon on a Honeysuckle bush. I placed it in a container and waited. Almost gave up hope that anything would ever happen.

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Contributed by Ilona L. on 29 June, 2009 - 10:10pm
Last updated 16 December, 2010 - 5:20pm

Thanks
Just came across these pictures, I see the butterflies every year now I know what else to look for. Thanks.
… Shelby Heeter, 27 November, 2009 - 7:25pm

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