Emperor Moth Caterpillar
Saturnia pavonia
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Emperor Moth Caterpillar Saturnia pavonia |
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When fully grown, the Emperor moth caterpillar is as long and nearly as wide as a human finger. It has black hoops when younger but loses these when fully grown. |
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| It has orange/yellow/pink protruding spots with black spines on its green body | The caterpillar spins a silk web enclosing itself in a sheltered place in heather or bramble to begin its 7-8 month pupation |
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The caterpillar develops the web into a strong cocoon round itself to keep it safe from predators while it turns into a pupa |
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