. As nature shows them : moths and butterflies of the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains : with over 400 photographic illustrations in the text and many transfers of species from life. Lepidoptera; Nature prints. Larva of Telea polyphenms. measuring three or four inches in lengtli and thicker than one's thumb, while each of tlie segments is adorned with pearl-colored tubercles from whicli spring silvery hairs. The caterpillar spins its whitish oval cocoon in Se})tember, and passes the winter in the pupa. Cocoon of Telea polypheiinis. state. The cocoon is usually spun among the leaves s
. As nature shows them : moths and butterflies of the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains : with over 400 photographic illustrations in the text and many transfers of species from life. Lepidoptera; Nature prints. Larva of Telea polyphenms. measuring three or four inches in lengtli and thicker than one's thumb, while each of tlie segments is adorned with pearl-colored tubercles from whicli spring silvery hairs. The caterpillar spins its whitish oval cocoon in Se})tember, and passes the winter in the pupa. Cocoon of Telea polypheiinis. state. The cocoon is usually spun among the leaves still on the tree, and generally falls to the ground witli the leaves. Tlie silk is strong, nearly white and of a silvery lustre, and as it is spun in a continuous thread, it may with care l)e unwound after soaking in warm water in Avhich has l)een dissolved a little baking soda. This. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Denton, Sherman F. (Sherman Foote), 1856-1937; Bayer, Frederick M. , former owner. DSI. Boston : J. B. Millet
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