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Pupation Preparation - Citheronia regalis
Copyright © 2007 Scott Nelson

Pupation Preparation - Citheronia regalis
Lakeeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
June 26, 2007
Size: 11.5 cm
This picture shows the change of color from light lime green to a darker seafoam green. The caterpillar has become inactive for about 24 hours after first wandering around for a couple of hours to a day looking for a place tp pupate. It has quit eating.

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Contributed by Scott Nelson on 29 June, 2007 - 4:53pm

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