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Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar Pupa Soil


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Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar Pupa Soil. It is unique for its bright colors and ability to control the spread of toxic ragwort plants. Web when fully grown the caterpillars leave the foodplant and pupate just beneath the surface of the soil.

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Web cinnabar moths start life as yellow and black caterpillars and are particularly fond of munching on ragwort plants. May to august is when you can see it. Web pupae overwinter in shallow soil or leaf litter.

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Cinnabar moth caterpillar Stock Image C042/0392 Science Photo Library

Web in conclusion, the cinnabar moth life cycle comprises four stages: Adults emerge, mate and lay eggs in late spring or early summer. They overwinter as a pupa. Web cinnabar moths start life as yellow and black caterpillars and are particularly fond of munching on ragwort plants.

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