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Scopelosoma vinulentum
Egg laid as before.
Hatched May 9.
Young larva as in (1) perhaps a little lighter, but-
varying in shade.
After first moult. May
[illegible]
Much as in (1) S. vinul. with little purple lateral shading
and black light.
After second moult.-
Purple shades on 1-4 confined to the
region included by the lateral and supr
subdorsal line. The inf. s.d. line, barely
visible. Dorsal portion distinctly blue-green
divided by a dorsal line more continuous and
larger but less contrasting than in (1) (may)
2 green: below light green. 10 m.
Head light brown dark ant.
After 3rd moult.-
Much as refer The purple duller and clearly defined.
Dorsal and lateral lines more distinct. Head shining brow.
inf.s.d. line only indicated by a faint distinct markings in the
purple.
After 4th moult-