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Photo#122807
Pupation Preparation - Citheronia regalis

Pupation Preparation - Citheronia regalis
Lakeeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
June 26, 2007
Size: 11.5 cm
This caterpillar topped out at about 5.5 inches. My hand is next to it for comparison. The next few photos show its prepupation changes over a three day period.

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