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Poison Ivy Cat 2 - Macalla zelleri
Copyright © 2009 Gacko

Poison Ivy Cat 2 - Macalla zelleri
Desoto, Dallas County, Texas, USA
July 16, 2009
Found at edge of woods/clearing on poison ivy. The silk is VERY strong! As you can see, there is evidence of feeding on the plant.

Edit: I went back the next day and the two I photographed had moved from their leaves, but a little snooping revealed several more in the same area, all wrapped in poison ivy leaves.
Contributed by Gacko on 16 July, 2009 - 3:18pm
Last updated 14 December, 2011 - 11:14am

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Leaf Rollers and Tiers.
… john and jane balaban, 14 December, 2011 - 11:14am

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… john and jane balaban, 4 November, 2009 - 8:48pm

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