wierd subteranian segmented worm-like thing
Location: zebulon nc
October 8, 2011 3:16 pm
My wife dug this thing up when planting a bush. It moves when touched but it does not appear to be able to move much. Reminds me of something in metamorphosis, except it moves. Its segmented and has a hornlike projection. What is this thing?
Signature: Sterling Mull
Dear Sterling,
This is the Pupa of one of the Giant Silkmoths, and we believe it is most likely the pupa of the Imperial Moth. Here is a photo from BugGuide that supports our theory.