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kwanjin (Zone 7a) May 27, 2011

Anyone know it? It was moving slightly.

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD May 27, 2011

This is the pupa of a moth of some type =).

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) May 27, 2011

Yes, obviously. LOL I need to know if I should let it alone or destroy it.

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD May 28, 2011

Ahahah well I thought i would tell you, some people dont know any better XD.
I would leave it be.
BUT if you are afraid it will hatch into a pest, you could maybe make a little jar for it, or something, with a leaning stick so it can dry it's wings.
If it hatches into something good, let it go, and if not, throw in some chloroform, and put it on display lol.

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) May 28, 2011

if it is a couple of inches or more long it will probably be a beautiful Silk Moth or Hawk moth. Please leave it be to see what comes out

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) May 28, 2011

I have it in a jar and will post a pic when it opens. It's about an inch long. Should I cover it with soil?

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) May 28, 2011

yes cover with soil about 1" below & over the top and put good air holes in the jar lid. Put in tall jar or container if you have one and add a twig so it has something to climb on and let its wings unfold and hang to dry

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD May 29, 2011

make sure its loose soil. not heavy =X.

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) May 29, 2011

Done. Thanks.

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