Cryptocephalus larva in case_3
Mature Crytocephalus parvulus larva inside its case. This case has been cut open to reveal the larva within. Note the heavily screlotised head capsule of the larva, which completely plugs the case aperture, the well developed legs and abdomen that is held in a ‘C’ shape. This larva is very near pupation and the case was sealed back up to enable it to do so. Size ~5mm.
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