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Vapourer Moth Eggs on a Gorse Bush

Several hundred eggs are laid on the outside of the female's empty cocoon, usually attached to a host plant or something close by (e.g. fence, wall). The species overwinters in the egg stage. Each brownish egg is rounded, somewhat flattened top and bottom. A small darker depression is seen in the upperside. Quoted from Wikipedia.
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Gudrun said:

Very interesting! They look like a bag of coriander seeds:-)
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Gudrun:

Don't fancy putting them in my curry! LOL. Thanks for your very kind comment, Gudrun. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

Amelia said:

I've never heard of these moths, Joe., so I had to do some research. I think you might enjoy this video. The Vapourer
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Amelia:

Thanks for the link, Amelia. I did enjoy the video, thank you. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

Superb capture! Rosa's comment rings a bell with me too,
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Andy Rodker:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Andy. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago