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Peach tree sesia.

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Date

[ca. 1820]

Description

Two transparent winged moths in flight with the pupa and caterpillar beside a branch of the peach tree in leaf and flower. According to artist's notes 'Feeds on the root of the peach tree, spun up in an oblong case formed of small pieces of the bark round the root of the trees 9th Aug. bred 6th Sep. Is not common'.

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Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

Country

USA