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A second instar Bulborb larva. Its spots are faint, and to avoid accidental predation by adults, it hides underground during the day, and at night it emerges above ground and become active.
A second instar Bulborb larva. Its spots are faint, and to avoid accidental predation by adults, it hides underground during the day, and at night it emerges above ground and become active.


Characteristic #1: A true Dwarf Bulborb
Feature #1: A true Dwarf Bulborb


Because it was discovered later than the Dwarf Bulborb, it was named Albino Dwarf Bulborb, even though it is a real larva.
Because it was discovered later than the Dwarf Bulborb, it was named Albino Dwarf Bulborb, even though it is a real larva.


Characteristic #2 Which Bulborb?
Feature #2: Which Bulborb?


Until the second instar, it is difficult to tell which Bulborb larva is which by appearance.
Until the second instar, it is difficult to tell which Bulborb larva is which by appearance.


Characteristic #3 Nocturnality
Feature #3: Nocturnality


It becomes active at night, and its eyes glow red like those of the adults.
It becomes active at night, and its eyes glow red like those of the adults.