Poa meionectes, a hostplant for the Forest Xenica

Newly laid eggs

Eggs after five days

Eggs after eight days, about to hatch. Black larva head is at top of egg with mouth clearly visible.

First instar larva in defensive pose with head reared up

Closeup of setae on neck of first instar

Early third instar larva (9 mm)

Early fourth instar larva (14 mm)

Late fifth instar (23 mm)

Pale form of the pupa (11 mm)

Ultra dark form
of the pupa
like piece of 'charcoal'

Dark form of the pupa
with white termen spot