Virginia Ctenucha Moth – Ctenucha virginica

This caterpillar was collected in the grass of a mowed path on our farm, in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

5/20/09

Ctenucha virginica caterpillar

Pupated on 6/1/09.  Hairs from the body of the caterpillar used for the outside of the cocoon.

Ctenucha virginica

6/2/09 the pupa inside becomes visible

Ctenucha virginica

Adult Emerged 6/16/09 and released

Ctenucha virginica adult

Ctenucha virginica adult

Marcie O’Connor

Buffalo County, Wisconsin