C. ensicauda ensicauda juvie

[TJ]

This is one of my crown jewels, the offspring of adults that also possess such unusual and spectacular coloration.:

 

[TJ]

A view from the other side:

 

[TJ]

Here's a picture from yesterday of this animal and another from the same group:

Ane here's a belly shot showing the subject of this thread on the far left (it evidently gets the most attention come feeding time!):

 

[justin]

Wow Tim, that's really amazing. I'm sure you will update us as it grows, but I for one will be eager to see the end result. Also, don't forget the little ones... they may be slightly less vibrant...
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[jennifer]

That's a pretty amazing individual! What were the lighting conditions when you raised this brood? I have a general impression (but no scientific data to support it) that larvae raised in darker conditions end up lighter colored. In photos, I think I can tell the difference between WC and CB ensicauda based on the their degree of black coloration.