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Larvae 3rd instars feeding together 4th instar 5th instars Pre-Pupa September 21, 2008 Pupae Pupa formed & photographed September 22, 2008 Pupa formed & photographed September 22, 2008 Pupa formed & photographed September 22, 2008 Pupa development - photographed 7:40 A.M. September 28, 2008 One hour 9 minutes before butterfly emerged Pupa photographed 7:40 A.M. September 28, 2008 One hour 9 minutes before butterfly emerged Pupa photographed 7:40 A.M. September 28, 2008 27 minutes before adult emerged Pupa photographed 7:40 A.M. September 28, 2008 27 minutes before adult emerged Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Larvae in different stages of growth located 19 September 2008 on Sunflower leaves along the Virgin River by Washington Fields, Washington City, Washington County, Utah Elevation 2614 feet N. 37.06.991, W. 113.30.103 Young larvae fed together and most  went into hibernation at the 3rd instar stage. #1 larva went straight through to an adult butterfly.  Hibernation is triggered by a short photoperiod per James A. Scott in "The Butterflies of North America".  I reared these in light 24x7 but they had already been exposed to short photoperiods in the wild. Host -  For photos of host plant, click on Sunflower, Helianthus annuus