Order Lepidoptera Collection

Discover the fascinating world of Lepidoptera, the order that includes moths and butterflies

Order Lepidoptera Collection: Arctic woolly bear caterpillar

Arctic woolly bear caterpillar
Arctic woolly bear moth caterpillar (Gynaephora groenlandica) being held in a hand. This species of moth (order: Lepidoptera)

Order Lepidoptera Collection: Chrysalis, SEM

Chrysalis, SEM
Chrysalis, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

Order Lepidoptera Collection: Caterpillar, SEM

Caterpillar, SEM
Caterpillar. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a caterpillar emerging from an egg (yellow). Caterpillars are the larval form of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

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Discover the fascinating world of Lepidoptera, the order that includes moths and butterflies. Witness the transformation of an Arctic Woolly Bear caterpillar, captured in intricate detail through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Observe its unique bristly hairs, designed for insulation in harsh Arctic conditions. Next, marvel at the metamorphosis as the caterpillar forms a chrysalis, protecting its future self. Finally, unveil the adult form, a beautiful moth, ready to begin its own life cycle anew. The beauty and complexity of Lepidoptera, from SEM to adult, never ceases to amaze.