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How does a polyphemus caterpillar becomes a moth?

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First instar larva of polyphemus moth, Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer). Photograph by Donald W. Hall, University of Florida. Older instars are yellow-green, and the setae become relatively less prominent with each molt. read more

Antheraea polyphemus (polyphemus moth) is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan-colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm (6 in). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hind wings. read more

Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) The series of photos above start with a Polyphemus caterpillar emerging from the egg. It takes about 10 days for the egg to hatch into a tiny caterpillar and about 5-6 weeks to grow into the full its size of about 3 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter. The caterpillars are green in all instars. read more

Cocoon of polyphemus moth, Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer) with exit hole made by an ichneumon wasp parasitoid. The cocoon contained an ichneumon wasp cocoon. Photograph by Donald W. Hall, University of Florida. read more

Cocoon of polyphemus moth, Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer) with 2.0 mm diameter hole in top. The cocoon contained a hollow pupal exoskeleton with a hole of identical size, shape, and location as that in the cocoon. read more

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