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FEMALE MALE PUPA
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LARVA
Young Instars
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4th Instar
Displaying foul smelling tentacles (osmeteria) as a defensive gesture
Larva molting
Molting
Kicking free of old skin
Pushing head case off
molt complete
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Davis Maryland Pupa (Pupa development for a different individual than the larva) Dates and times shown on photo Pupa - Canon 20D, 100 mm lens, 1/250, F18, ISO 200, Flash +2/3 Larva Fifth Instar 1. 05-12-06 Showing osmeterium (a retractable, fleshy organ on the head) that gives off a strong smelling odor when it is everted. 2. May 12, 2006 3. thru 8. Caterpillar molting from 4th to 5th instar. Fourth Instar 9. 05-03-06 - Canon 20D, 100 mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash +2/3 Third Instar 10. left - 05-03-06 Second Instar 10. center - 05-02-06 - Canon 20D, 100 mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash +2 First Instar 10. right - 04-28-06, 9:54 A.M. Canon 20D, 100 mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash +1 1/3 Ova Canon 20D - 100mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 100, Flash -1/3 Back to Top |