Forbes Silkmoth (Rothschilida lebeau forbesi) Macro photograph showing the thoracic legs and mandibles of a 5th instar larva.

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Forbes Silkmoth (Rothschilida lebeau forbesi) Macro photograph closeup showing the detail of thoracic legs and mandibles of a 5th instar larva. This species is found in the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

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Size: 3328px × 4992px
Location: Texas
Photo credit: © Jeff Lepore / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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