February 19, 2008
The Metamorphosis of the Cecropia Silkmoth Larva
- pics. This is Hyalophora cecropia, one of the largest moths of North America, member of the Saturniidae family.
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Get that frakin' dime out of my face! Cool photo essay, but I'd be afraid that the grown moth would remember the cocoon-slitting incident.
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The colors are amazing. It looks like something from Star Trek TOS.
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They remind me of tomato hornworms. *shudders*
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Moths Remember Lessons Learned While Caterpillars