The Leroy Simon Collection

Antherina suraka
ann-ther-EEN-nuhmmsoo-RAGH-kuh
(Boisduval, 1883) Saturnia

Antherina suraka (female) courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, first instar, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, second or third instar, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, third or fourth instar, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, fourth instar, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, light fifth instar, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, dark fifth instar, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, fifth instar, another form, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, fifth instar, full grown, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

Antherina suraka, Madagascar, fifth instar ready to spin, courtesy of Leroy Simon.

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