June 9, 2026

After a Leaf-footed Bug (Acanthocephala terminalis) hatches from its egg it goes through 5 instars as it works its way to becoming an adult.

This is one of those instars, which looks perfect for dropping in on a steampunk sponsored stroll through a local botanical garden.

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