Peacock butterfly caterpillar. Larval stage in the life cycle of the peacock butterfly (Inachis io). This caterpillar is fully grown after its fourth moult. It was formerly gregarious,but now feeds singly until ready to pupate. It has a number of tubercles bearing bristles on its back and side,which help defend against predators such as birds | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Wheeler, Dr. Keith |
Taille de l’image : | 5125 px × 3417 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |