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OVA & LARVAE ADULT EMERGING
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This nest was originally covered with some birch leaves. The leaves were removed after a week since I could see the
pupa had formed inside the nest. Some of the larvae were placed inside an empty toilet paper roll placed inside a container
lined with paper after they purged liquid but before they made the cocoon. This was done to avoid any potential problems
with leaves or stems being too firmly attached to the cocoon.
Then the thick silk nest was carefully removed
Front view of pupa 26 July 2011
Side view of pupa on 26 July 2011
Front view of pupa on 29 July 2011 - One day before the adult emerged
Side view of pupa showing eyespot on wingcase - 29 July 2011 - One day before adult emerged
| PHOTO DETAILS - ©Nicky Davis LOCATION: Ova from Eau Claire Co, Wisconsin, 4 June 2011 PHOTOS: ©Nicky Davis LIFE HISTORY: Ovum: 9 - 10 days Larva: 28- 30 days Pupa: If the pupae formed 3 days after the larvae purged liquid , then they were in the pupa stage approximately 15 days Adult: unknown Broods: unknown Hibernation: pupa Host: White Birch - Betula papyrifera Back to Top |