FINDING NATURE’S TREASURES 
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"It must be a big moth, because the caterpillar is so 
big,” said Fred. 
“Yes, it is one of the largest and prettiest moths that 
lives here. It is almost as large as your two hands. I 
will show you a picture of it when we go back to the 
house. ,, 
“What is the caterpillar trying to do now?” asked 
Marylee. “It is moving its head around and around and 
back and forth.” 
“I see what it is doing,” said Buddy. “It is making 
silk. Is it going to make a web like a spider does?” 
