The caterpillar was about 22 mm / 0.9 inches long

The mature caterpillar was about 3.9 cm / 1.5 inches long
Nov 15, 2002.

Two views of the cocoon and pupa
The pupa was about 13 mm / 0.5 inch long
Nov 21, 2002.

View of moth in rest position.
The moth eclosed on Dec 1, 2002.

Top and Underside views of moth
Wingspan was about 2.9 cm / 1.1 inch.
The cause of the color change of the abdomen is unknown.
 

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