June 26, 2019

Location: Vero Beach, private residence

I am an immature Zebra Longwing
Notice the black stuff between my sibling and me
That is the skin that we shed between our instars
Each instar lasts for about 2 weeks.

Sources: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University - Butterfly Life Cycle

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson