Spiny Oakworm Moth
Anisota stigma
Family Saturniidae
Subfamily Ceratocampinae
Hodges 7716
(Fabricius, 1775)

Immatures

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Ova
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First Day First Instar - October 1, 2016
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October 5, 2016 2nd Instar
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October 14, 2016 - Third Instar
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October 21, 2016 -  20 mm long - 4th Instar
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Molted to Fifth Instar - 28 October 2016
Photo on 30 October 2016
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Shows Exuvia and Newly Formed Pupa
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Shows a Mark on Fourth Segment  Indicating Female
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Photos - ©Nicky Davis
John L. Richards caught female at resort lights  in Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Cypress Harbour, Marriott Resort, 20 September 2016.  Oviposited  21 September 2016.
North 28.24.11, W 81.28.10

First instar photo on 1 October 2016
Second Instar  5 October 2016 - 6 mm long
Third instar 14 October 2016 - 12 mm long
Fourth Instar 21 October 2016 - 20 mm long
Fifth Instar 28 October 2016 - 30 October 35mm long, maximum length was 50 mm
Purged liquid and was paced in container of sand and soil to pupate 1 November noon
Pupae formed 7 November 2016 - 25 mm long
Put pupa in fridge a 40° November 13th for a few hours
then
Pupa on 13 November placed in basement to try for 60 F  since Florida's low temperature in January is 60°
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