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Soldier - Danaus eresimus
Copyright © 2004 Alan Chin Lee

Soldier - Danaus eresimus
Coconut Creek, Florida, USA
Danaus eresimus larvae change color when prepupal. Characteristic of many larvae, this is a visual cue that the larva no longer requires food and is now in the wandering phase looking for a place to pupate.
Contributed by Alan Chin Lee on 24 August, 2004 - 12:48am
Last updated 4 August, 2009 - 9:51pm

Amazing color change...
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… Mike Quinn, 20 November, 2008 - 4:53am

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