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Life cycle of a White-tipped Black: sixth (final) instar - Melanchroia chephise

Life cycle of a White-tipped Black: sixth (final) instar - Melanchroia chephise
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
June 12, 2009
Pre-pupal final instar larva. While the larva had slightly duller coloration on its dorsal side, the change was at best, subtle. The larva was also a little shorter and plumper.

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