The colours of animals : their meaning and use, especially considered in the case of insects (1890)
Poulton, Edward Bagnall, Sir, 1856-1943 · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 298
resembling the dark patches which are commonly seen in this position. As the larva grows, the apparent black patch would cover too large a space, and would lead to detection if it still occupied the whole surface of the body. The latter gains a green ground-colour which harmonises with the leaf,… … FiG. 59.— The larva of Puss Moth (C. vinula) when undisturbed ; full-fed ; natural size. spicuous. In the last stage of growth the green larva becomes very large, and usually rests on the twigs of its food-plant (see fig. 59). The dark colour is still present on the back but is softened to a…
Animals · Insects
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