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 and Company · leaf 297
he leaf, resembling the dark patcheswhich are commonly seen in this position. As thelarva grows, the apparent black patch would cover toolarge a space, and would lead to detection if it stilloccupied the whole surface of the body. The lattergains a green ground-colour which harmonises withthe leaf,… … FlG. 59.—The larva of Puss Moth (C. vivula) when undisturbed;full-fed; natural size. spicuous. In the last stage of growth the green larvabecomes very large, and usually rests on the twigs ofits food-plant (see fig. 59). The dark colour is stillpresent on the back but is softened to a purplishtint,…
Color of animals · Color of insects
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