An instar (/ˈɪnstɑːr/ , from the Latin īnstar 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

additional instar inserted between instar II and III termed instar IIa. Morphological characteristics of instar IIa are a mixture of instars II and III...

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...