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 300
272 THE COLOURS OF ANIMALS Effect heightened by two pink whips The effect is also greatly strengthened by two pink whips which are swiftly protruded from the prongs of the fork in which the body terminates (see fig. 61). These prongs represent the last pair of larval legs, which have been greatly… … Fig. 61.— One of the pink whips of larva of Puss Moth, completely protruded from the conical receptacle ; x 4. farther than in fig. 60), so that the pink filaments are brandished above the head. Although the filaments are no thicker than a rather coarse cotton thread, they are hollow, and contain a…
Animals · Insects
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