Pink-striped
Oakworm Moth
Anisota virginiensis
Family Saturniidae
Subfamily Ceratocampinae
Hodges 7723
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Ova

First Day First Instar - October 1, 2016

October 5, 2016 2nd
Instar

October 14, 2016 - Third Instar

October 21, 2016 - 20 mm long - 4th Instar

Molted to Fifth Instar - 28 October 2016
Photo on 30 October 2016


Shows Exuvia and Newly Formed Pupa

Shows a Mark on Fourth Segment Indicating Female

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
Left pupa out to see if it would emerge this
year.

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