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Ovum
First Instar - April 27, 2006
Second Instar - May 03, 2006
Molted to Third Instar - May 4, 2006
4th Instar - May 9, 2006
Larva Molting from Fourth Instar to Fifth - 1:43 A.M. May 11, 2006
1:44 A.M.
1:46 A.M.
1:47 A.M. - Kicking free of old skin
1:48 A.M. Pushing head case off the plant
1:49 A.M. - Molt to 5th instar complete
Displaying foul smelling tentacles (osmeteria) as a defensive gesture
12 May 2006
Fifth Instar
12 May 2006
| Pupa
March 24, 2006 |
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Pupa March 25, 2006 |
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Details - ©Nicky Davis Ovum ©Todd Stout Photo Details Located in Maryland Host Plant
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