The Puss Moth life-cycle
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The Puss Moth used to be a common find back in the early 1980's and the striking larva, was well known to most children. This page depicts the growth and development of the Puss Moth larva, from eggs, through to the adult moth.
     
Ovae   Ovae hatching
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1st Instar larva    
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2nd Instar larva    
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3rd Instar larva    
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4th Instar larva   Full-grown larva
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Pupal cocoon   Pupa
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Adult    
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