Larvae Collection (page 29)

Common Birdwing Caterpillar Spinning girdle. Port Moresby Papua New Guinea. Fam:Papilionidae
EL-1565 Common Birdwing Caterpillar Spinning girdle. Port Moresby Papua New Guinea. Ornithoptera priamus Fam:Papilionidae Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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AUS-223 Newly hatched larva / Caterpillar of Cairns birdwing butterfly (Troides priamus) eating eggshell. Northern Queensland

Small White Butterfly 2 Larva / Caterpillar on leaf
AL-1644 Small / Cabbage White Butterfly - 2 Larva / Caterpillar on leaf Pieris rapae Latin also Artogeia rapae Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gulf Fritillary Butterfly Larvae stage, ready to pupate
WW-3429 GULF FRITILLARY LARVA / Caterpillar - Larvae stage, ready to pupate Agraulis vanillae Bonnie Weisser Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Large White Butterfly Larvae - On leaf UK
SPH-2411 LARGE WHITE BUTTERFLY - LARVA / Caterpillar MASS UK Pieris brassicae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large White Butterfly - Chrysalis UK
SPH-1790 Large White Butterfly - Chrysalis UK Pieris brassicae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large White Butterfly - caterpillar & pupa UK
SPH-1788 Large White Butterfly - caterpillar & pupa UK Pieris brassicae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swallowtail Butterfly - larvae
SPH-1714 Swallowtail Butterfly - larvae Papilio machaon Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peacock Butterfly - Caterpillars on food plant, nettle
ROG-9535 Peacock Butterfly - Caterpillars on food plant, nettle Inachis io Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Malay Lacewing Butterfly Larvae stage
PPG-494 Caterpillar Malay Lacewing Butterfly Larvae stage Cethosia hypsea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Twin-tailed Pasha Butterfly - larva / caterpillar preparing to pupate
PPG-489 Two-tailed / Twin-tailed PASHA BUTTERFLY - larva / caterpillar preparing to pupate Distribution: Europe and into N Africa Charaxes jasius Development / Life-cycles sequence Pascal Goetgheluck

Twin-tailed Pascha Butterfly - newborn larva / caterpillar & egg case
PPG-488 Two-tailed / Twin-tailed PASHA BUTTERFLY - newborn larvae / caterpillar with egg case Distribution: Europe and into N Africa Charaxes jasius Development / Life-cycles sequence Pascal

Two-tailed Pasha Butterfly - caterpillar eating, close-up of head & mouth parts
PPG-278 Two-tailed / Twin-tailed PASHA BUTTERFLY - caterpillar eating. Close-up of head and mouth parts Distribution: Europe

Chinese Moon Moth - Caterpillar
PPG-1509 Chinese Moon Moth - Caterpillar Actias sinensis Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Clothes Moth
The clothes moth (tinea pelleonella) and its larvae

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"Larvae: The Fascinating Transformations of Nature's Young" From the bustling honeycombs of Apis mellifera to the enchanting life cycle of a Sea green swallowtail butterfly, larvae offer us a glimpse into the captivating world of metamorphosis. In the depths of a honeycomb, tiny honey bee larvae wriggle and squirm, nourished by royal jelly as they prepare for their remarkable transformation. A cross-section reveals an intricate network of cells, each housing a growing larva that will one day become an essential member of its hive. Meanwhile, newly hatched tadpoles embark on their aquatic journey in search of adulthood. These Common Frog larvae navigate through ponds and streams with graceful movements, adapting to their watery habitat until they are ready to emerge as fully-fledged frogs. The Tobacco hornworm finds solace amidst lush tobacco plants, munching away at leaves while undergoing its own growth spurt. Its vibrant green body serves as camouflage against predators who dare challenge this voracious caterpillar. A fuzzy Wooly Bear larva crawls along forest floors, showcasing bold stripes that hint at its future identity as a Tiger Moth. This resilient creature endures harsh conditions during winter months before finally pupating into its magnificent adult form. The Monarch Butterfly caterpillar embarks on an epic migration journey fueled by milkweed leaves alone. As it feasts upon these toxic plants, it absorbs chemicals that protect it from predators—a testament to nature's ingenious strategies for survival. Parasitic Wasps take advantage of unsuspecting hoverfly larvae in the UK countryside; laying eggs within them ensures food for their own young when they hatch, and is both fascinating and unsettling how nature can be both nurturing and ruthless simultaneously. A Hoopoe bird proudly clutches a plump grub in its beak—nature's fast-food delicacy—providing sustenance not just for itself but also for its hungry chicks waiting in the nest.