Caterpillar of the Purple Emperor

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The two caterpillars of the Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) that are currently feeding on potted willow on our balcony develop nicely. On the coming weekend it’ll be time for another attempt to find caterpillars of the Purple Emperor or, even better, the Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia).

Caterpillar in captivity
Caterpillar in captivity
Caterpillar of the Purple Emperor
Molting caterpillar in captivity
Caterpillar in captivity
Caterpillar of the Purple Emperor
Caterpillar in captivity

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