The photograph captures the various slices inside the pupa, showing that the digestive system and wings are beginning to develop. “The tracheal system began to form, allowing the insect to breathe,” said study author Russell Garwood of the University of Manchester. How do caterpillars transform into butterflies?
This is a typical picture of a capsule with a protective outer layer. A special adhesive-like mucus helps to hold the hard pupa in place. The color of their protective sheath is similar to that of a withered leaf, giving them the best camouflage during this vulnerable phase.
Mostly, major changes occur in the first week of pupation. This picture shows the change that took place from Day 1 to Day 13: The red structure in the middle is the gut – part of the digestive system. This is the black texture you see in the previous photo.
Mr. Russell Garwood said: “The yellow part of the photo is the structure of the tubes that push waste to the body – similar to the kidneys in the human body”.
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