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larose forest photos | all galleries >> INSECTS (INSECTA) (28 Galleries) >> Moth Caterpillars >> Giant Silkworm and Buck Moth Caterpillars (Family: Saturnidae) 7704 - 7767 > Polyphemous moth Caterpillars (Antheraea polyphemus), #7757
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Christine Hanrahan

Polyphemous moth Caterpillars (Antheraea polyphemus), #7757

This is a composite of three different individuals. The first, upper left, is a very early instar, probably only recently hatched. The next, upper right, is a slightly later instar, perhaps 3rd or 4th. The bottom two are of the same fully mature caterpillar. As you can see, it becomes a very large handsome creature! The locations are Cumberland forest, K&P Trail, and Larose Forest.


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Don27-Jul-2015 20:13
Excellent life history. Love that head emerging as if from a space suit.
Walter Otto Koenig27-Jul-2015 20:10
Fascinating sequence, love the vivid green tones. Thank you for posting and for the information. "V"
Isabel Cutler27-Jul-2015 20:00
Beautiful set. Great image quality!
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