The ova were 2 mm / 0.08 inch in diameter.
Ova were laid on May 21, 2001
The 1st instar larvae were 4.6 mm / 0.18 inches
long.
The ova hatched on May 28, 2001.
The 2nd instar larvae were about 9 mm / 0.35 inches
long
The caterpillars began the change on June 4, 2001.
This 3rd instar larvae was about 1.4 cm / 0.5
inches long.
Six days later, on June 10, 2001.
A mature, 3rd instar larvae, about 1.5 cm / 0.6 inches
long.
June 12, 2001; Some developed quicker than others.
This 4th instar larva is about 2.5 cm / 1 inches long.
June 15, 2001.
Note that the long spines slant forward, whereas most
other species do not.
The mature larva was about 4.3 cm / 1.7 inches long.
June 24, 2001.
The white spots at the base of the major spines are
actually clear,
however, at the right angle of light, they appear
shiny silver.
The pupa is formed inside a heavy silk cocoon;
It was 3 cm / 1.2 inches long.
Pupation took place on July 5, 2001, about 1.5
months from hatching.
An empty pupa case, about 2.3 cm / 0.9 inch long.
The male moth in normal rest position.
Top side of moth.
Wingspan is 10 cm / 4 inches.
Eclosure took place on July 24, 2001.
Underside of moth.
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