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    An instar (/ˈɪnstɑːr/ , from the Latin īnstar 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult...
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    a uniformly brownish head. Third instars are 11–16 mm, fourth 16–30 mm and fifth instar 30–50 mm. When a late instar larva is startled, it lifts its head...
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    between each molt the larva is regarded as an instar to indicate its progression into adulthood. The first instar: Caterpillar larvae vary in size and are...
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  • La Liga Filipina (lit. 'The Philippine League') was a secret society. It was founded by José Rizal in the house of Doroteo Ongjunco at Ilaya Street, Tondo...
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    route. The larva (caterpillar) has five stages (instars), molting at the end of each instar. Instars last about 3 to 5 days, depending on factors such...
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    transverse bands and large spines in the first instar, to 3–5.5 inches (75–100 mm) long in the fifth instar with long hairs and shorter spines and color...
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    Each instar – the period between molts – generally takes about 4–10 days. There are five instars before cocooning. At the end of each instar, a small...
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    of this instar are much longer than those of the other instars. The first instar period lasts for an average of 4.5 days. The second instar is similar...
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    additional instar inserted between instar II and III termed instar IIa. Morphological characteristics of instar IIa are a mixture of instars II and III...
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    spiny katydid native to northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland, Australia. Late instar female Late instar female Late instar female Taxa v t e...
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