Your opinion? Cat of Colotis amata

Shan

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Please observe this picture. These cats have just changed instars. Hence the exuvia is lying there. The exuvia is a high protein food source for these butterfly cats, and would be consumed as soon the caterpillar is mobile. (it takes a little time for the exoskeleton to dry up, and the cat is immobile till such time).

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That;s interesting fact Shan and good picture. Where did you managed to get this shot ? In the fields ?

 

Shan

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Jack said:

That;s interesting fact Shan and good picture. Where did you managed to get this shot ? In the fields ?

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I rear caterpillars too

 

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Hi Shan, fantastic. That are these special moments which makes our hobby so special!

 

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Good picture Shan and a very interesting background story.

 

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