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Uploaded by on Nov 11, 2007

A male Saturnia albofasciata moth emerges from its cocoon in time lapse. The cocoon has been partially cut away to observe development and movement and doesn't seem to bother the moth. After he emerges he expands his wings by pumping a body fluid into them. The music is "The Voice" by Technician. More butterfly and moth life history photos, video and documentary free to the public at JCMDI.COM

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  • 1:00 looks like an angry face!

  • @LaughsWontHurt Those eyes do indeed help to scare-away predators in the wild =) Thanks for checking it out!

  • is it deadly cause it looks so fuzzy! >;D

  • The fuzziness definitely makes them look more like a tarantula with wings! XD

  • thats beautiful how nature works but i hate when they bounce off your face lol.

  • Yea - there's nothing quite as startling and repulsive a big moth smacking you right in the face! XD

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  • Congratz, your Venonat has evolved into Venomoth! :D

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  • hello clarice. this is buffalo bill shit

  • damn nature you beautiful

  • All the different strategies used in nature are indeed interesting =) Thanks for stopping by!

  • Glad you enjoyed the show - thanks for visiting!  :-)

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