A partial cluster of an egg mass of about 30 eggs, laid on April 15;
The eggs are about 0.7 mm / 0.03 inch diameter.
This mature larva was found on Nov 23, 1999.
It began forming a cocoon about a week later.
Larval comparison should be made with Nyctemera adversata .
The cocoon and pupa were complete on Dec 2, 1999.
The moth emerged on Dec 9, 1999.
Enlarged view of the moth in rest position
Top and Underside views of the female moth
Wingspan was about 68 mm / 2.7 inches
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