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3. Behavior<br />

Larvae wriggle backwards rapidly when<br />

disturbed. They may also drop from the leaf,<br />

suspended by a silken thread, to remain suspended<br />

temporarily, or drop to a lower leaf.<br />

Larvae are susceptible to drowning; the first<br />

instars are the most vulnerable. An average<br />

mortality rate of 56% caused by rainfall has been<br />

reported.

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