Live Oak Tussock caterpillar (Orgyia detrita) cocoon in Crepe Myrtle leaves. Species is native to North America.

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Size: 3545px × 4873px
Location: Houston, TX USA
Photo credit: © Brett Hondow / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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