Pre-Putating Clio Tiger Moth Caterpillars and Pupas (please see the notes on the picture!)

3 notes above to explain what you're looking at! :)

I wanted you to see what a pre-pupating caterpillar looks like without all of its fancy hair! These are the only ones that aren't in a nest, and I carefully placed them on our counter, along with the mature cocoon. On the lower right, you will see the shed skin, legs and outer eyes of the pupa that is in the cocoon! This change is just totally amazing to me!!!