Bright green eggs laid in abundance gave promise of great things to come
The initial larval stage was quite impressive despite the small size
A bit more elongated and looking like a totally different creature
A bit further along and although a bit bigger not much change
Quite a beastie now this snap was taken days before pupation
Within a hour of pupation this light tender pupa was a delight to behold
Hours later and the pupa gradually darkened and became firmer
And a few weeks later this little chap popped out - what a beauty
And equally impressive from the underside too - peek-a-boo