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4th Stage June 1st-
Much as before colors and contrasts more
distinct. The larvae in this stage acquires
the hue of the two posterior pairs of legs
previously rudimentary. Specimens vary
much in intensity of color some having the
superior edging of the lateral line almost
black. Black dots hardly visible rings broad.
5th Stage - June 5-
Lateral, dorsal and sub. dorsal lines creamy
yellow The first contrasting strongly with a
black edge. Edges. Stigm. Tinged w. orange.
Varies from almost black green above to light
grass green. On each side the dorsal line are
3 contrasting white dots The middle one placed
internally except on 1 (now) and 12 (1) or 223.
The central dot is moved post. opposite the post
ant. spot. One or more white dots erased by. before
ed. counting in some. Head light green S. horn
smelling.
6th stage June 10.