instar larvae
about 15 mm / 0.6 inch long
May 13, 2002

Penultimate instar;
about 2.3 cm / 0.9 inch long; May 13, 2002

Mature larvae in typical posture
about 4.1 cm / 1.6 inch long; May 26, 2002

Pupation took place in a loose cocoon on June 16, 2002.
The pupa was about 2.3 cm / 0.9 inch long;
The moth eclosed July 2, 2002.

The moth in rest position

Top and Underside views of moth
Wingspan was about 5 cm / 2 inches
 
 
 
 

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