Caterpillar head and front part of body,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Caterpillars (order Lepidoptera) are the larval stage of the life cycle of a butterfly or moth. A caterpillar is an eruciform larva,one that has a well- developed head and mouth (upper left). The three pairs of true legs (lower centre) are seen. Pseudo-legs along the rest of the body provide a firm grip. Most caterpillars eat leaves,growing until they are ready to pupate. This may involve the spinning of a cocoon,from which the adult insect (imago) emerges | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 3500 px × 3002 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |