During its' caterpillar stages in the metamorphosis of a Large White, they shed their skins several times so that they can grow.

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During its' caterpillar stages in the metamorphosis of a Large White, they shed their skins several times so that they can grow. A single plant can have a considerable size variation between instars.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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