Baby Brimstone  by jesika2

Baby Brimstone

Late first instar so has fed enough to fill the wrinkly skin. Soon it will shed this skin and feed until it's full - repeat. After 4 moults it will pupate.
You can see the tiny golden drops of liquid on the setae, little hairs, along the back. Not totally sure what the drops do but I suspect it's a form of deterent, nasty taste perhaps or even toxic.
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Fantastic, a super close-up - fav!

Ian
May 30th, 2022  
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