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Sulphur Colias alexandra edwardsi Female Eclosure |
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Female emerging from pupa 9:31 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female inflating wings 9:32 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female inflating wings 9:33 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female inflating wings 9:34 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female inflating wings 9:35 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female inflating wings 9:36 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female inflating wings 9:37 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female drying wings 9:37 A.M. 10 July 2009
Female drying wings 9:45 A.M. 10 July 2009
Close-up of Face and Legs
Close-up of cell spot and fringe
Close-up of tip of abdomen
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Details - ©Nicky Davis LOCATION: Two females located 6 June 2009 by Jack Harry at Black Rock Canyon, Tooele County, Utah N. 40.01.5706, W. 112.11.5613 Elevation 6497 feet DESCRIPTION Alexandra edwardsii has a slight pinkish rim around the discal spot on the under hindwing that is lacking in the alexandra alexandra. They have some pink in the fringes, mostly on the underside. LIFE HISTORY: Ovum: 5 days Larva: 19- 22 days Pupa: 7 - 8 days Adult: unknown Broods: 1 to 2 Hibernation: Overwinter as third instars LARVAL HOST PLANTS
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