Luna Moth Caterpillar
On Sunday we found a large green caterpillar on a tree and using our powers of deduction (by typing "large green caterpillar" in Google) we figured out that it was a Luna Moth Caterpillar in the 5th Instar stage before forming a pupa.
We thought we would bring the caterpillar home temporarily to research and observe as a quick science project, but after one evening it formed the pupa in the jar and we were very surprised. Now we will have to wait until spring when it will emerge as a Luna Moth. Sadly, these unique and beautiful moths only live for around a week.
We thought we would bring the caterpillar home temporarily to research and observe as a quick science project, but after one evening it formed the pupa in the jar and we were very surprised. Now we will have to wait until spring when it will emerge as a Luna Moth. Sadly, these unique and beautiful moths only live for around a week.
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| Luna Moth Caterpillar - 5th Instar stage |
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| Temporary home for observation |
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| Luna Moth Caterpillar - pupa stage |
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| Pupa stage |
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| Luna Moth Caterpillar - 5th Instar stage |
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