Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Rayetta’s Grape Leaf Folders

And another thing Crumby. Soon as I’m finished, you need to pick up. This laboratory is a mess.

All righty then.

Sigh. OK. These pictures match up with Dr. Holland’s Dover moth descriptions (Desmeria funeralis). However, I have not yet detected any of the associated moths, only caterpillars. These caterpillars possess translucent green bodies, orange heads and black marking on the second and third segments. The eyes are also, black. These caterpillars are small, yet active and industrious. If one pulls the leaf wherein a caterpillar resides, apart, that caterpillar shall immediately set to work, repairing the damage.

In common with all the other moth home building caterpillars with which I am personally familiar, these caterpillars have not invented comfort stations as areas distinct from the general housing facility. That’s why poop is all over the house.

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