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Pupae of footman moth species . Genus- Cyana <br /> The protective dome structure is made of the hair from the caterpillar.<br /> The pupae is suspended in the centre of the structure( cocoon)<br /> Eamw moth,Geotagged,Vietnam,unidentified Click/tap to enlarge

Pupae of footman moth species .

Genus- Cyana
The protective dome structure is made of the hair from the caterpillar.
The pupae is suspended in the centre of the structure( cocoon)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    Amazing, I thought it would be hanging, but it almost seems to be floating. Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
      Lion
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      Yes it is hanging on a few threats of its silk. Not easy to see but if you enlarge the photo it becomes visible. Posted 8 years ago
      1. View Pudding4brains's profile
        Pudding4brains
        Lion
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        Amazing ingenuity! :o) Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Apr 18, 2017. Captured in 105/5 QL20, Thống Nhất, Đồng Nai, Vietnam.
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