CECROPIA MOTH
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✎ Suggest a correctionThis 1938 silent film documents the life cycle of the Cecropia moth (also referred to as Samia cecropia). Throughout the video, the various developmental stages of this giant American silk moth are observed:
Adult Phase: The film begins by introducing the adult moth (0:12).
Eggs: The mother moth lays her eggs on the underside of a leaf (0:14 - 0:28).
Larval Stage: The caterpillar stage is shown, with a focus on its anatomy, specifically noting its feet—the first six have hooks for gripping, while the rear ten feature suction cups (0:29 - 0:48).
Spinning and Pupation: The film follows the caterpillar as it spins its cocoon in the fall (0:49 - 1:18), describes the texture differences between the outer and inner layers of the silk (1:43 - 2:07), and shows the pupa inside the protective case (2:10 - 2:21).
Adult Phase: The film begins by introducing the adult moth (0:12).
Eggs: The mother moth lays her eggs on the underside of a leaf (0:14 - 0:28).
Larval Stage: The caterpillar stage is shown, with a focus on its anatomy, specifically noting its feet—the first six have hooks for gripping, while the rear ten feature suction cups (0:29 - 0:48).
Spinning and Pupation: The film follows the caterpillar as it spins its cocoon in the fall (0:49 - 1:18), describes the texture differences between the outer and inner layers of the silk (1:43 - 2:07), and shows the pupa inside the protective case (2:10 - 2:21).
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- Educational Film Guide 1946 — title, year, creator, length, format, description, catalog record
- 16mm Filmography editors — creator, description
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