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  mesh cocoon

 

Thailand

When pupating, the caterpillars of some moths, such as those of the family Arctiinae, which includes Tiger Moths, Lichen Moths, Footmen and Wasp Moths, make an elaborate mesh cocoon using the shed hairs from their bodies, held together with silk.