12. Formation of exocuticle : The upper layer of procuticle develops as exocuticle through
addition of protein and tanning by phenolic substance.
13. Formation of endocuticle: The lower layer of procuticle develops as endocuticle through
addition of chitin and protein. This layer increases in thickness.
Control of Moulting: It is controlled by endocrine gland like prothoracic gland which secrete
moulting hormone. Endocrine glands are activated by prothoracico-tropic hormones produced by
neurosecretory cells of brain.