Atala [Eumaeus atala] Larva

    The image on the left shows the larva shortly after they hatched on 10/31/2010. The image on the right shows the same group two days later on 11/2/2010. During the two day period the larva had consumed the empty egg capsules and then began feeding on a Florida Coontie plant (Zamia floridana). These larva were photographed by Anne DuPont in Delray Beach, Florida. Digital images copyright 2010 by Anne DuPont.

Atala [Eumaeus atala] Larva

Atala [Eumaeus atala] Larva

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