Studies in the Theory of Descent, Volume II

by August Weismann

Aug. Weismann pinx.

Lith. J. A. Hofmann, Würzburg.

Plate VIII.

Aug. Weismann pinx.

Lith. J. A. Hofmann, Würzburg.

Plate VIII.

Figs. 71–75 represent segments 8 and 9 of the larva of Saturnia Carpini (German form) in dorsal aspect, all at the fourth stage. The head of the caterpillar is supposed to be above, so that the top segment is the eighth.