Chirosia betuleti

Dryopteris filix-mas, Nunspeet: larva, 2nd instar

the front spirculum of the final (3rd) instar, shining thorugh the skin
The larva is described by de Meijere (1911a) and, very detailed and beautifully illustrated, von Aderkas & Peterson (1987a).
21.xii.2007
Last modified 25.vii.2017