On day 12 from hatching, we observe another round of molting, which will bring the atlas moth caterpillars into the fourth instar. this is only 3-4 days from the first observation of moulting into third instar. It is rather shockingly surprising to witness such a fast turnaround for the moulting phases.
Day 12 photos when the first moulting to fourth instar is observed.
By Day 14, 6 of them has moulted into fourth instar with one still in third instar. and the largest caterpillar has exceeded 4 centimeters.
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