. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). 228 INTRODUCTION TO ZOOLOGY CHAP. probably have stripped of its leaves the twig on vehich they have been feeding. They are big, fat caterpillars nearly two inches long. Their bodies are yellow with interrupted black stripes running longitudinally down them (see Fig. 156,i?). They now cease feeding and travel down to the earth, in. Fig. 156.—Stages in Life of the Buff Tip Moth. A, Lime leaf with young larvae, several of which have just shed their skin ; a, cater- pillar just before the moult; 6, caterpillar just a
. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). 228 INTRODUCTION TO ZOOLOGY CHAP. probably have stripped of its leaves the twig on vehich they have been feeding. They are big, fat caterpillars nearly two inches long. Their bodies are yellow with interrupted black stripes running longitudinally down them (see Fig. 156,i?). They now cease feeding and travel down to the earth, in. Fig. 156.—Stages in Life of the Buff Tip Moth. A, Lime leaf with young larvae, several of which have just shed their skin ; a, cater- pillar just before the moult; 6, caterpillar just after moult, with bigger head. iJ, Older larva now feeding alone. C, Pupa. which they pupate. It is at this stage that we find the caterpillars so frequently on the path below the limes and elms, and if they are carried home the change to the pupa can very soon be seen. The caterpillars enter the damp earth, their bodies shorten, and they become dull-looking and apparently lifeless; but if left for a time in the earth, they will be found to have cast off their larval skin, and to have. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Lulham, Rosalie Blanche Jermaine. London, Macmillan
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