Common Sootywing, Immatures - Pholisora catullus

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ADULT
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Larvae
4th Instar #2


4th Instar #3 - about to molt to 5th instar


5th Instar #4 - Dorsal View


5th Instar #4 - Lateral View



Silking both edges of a leaf together to make a nest


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Pupa

New Pupa	New Pupa
Butterfly Emerging	Butterfly Emerging

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Todd Stout located larvae feeding on Amaranthus  retroflexus, August 12, 2008, by Lakeview Farms, 9  miles North of Elberta, West side of Utah Highway 68, Utah County, Utah. Photos Larva photos 4th instar - dorsal 4th instar about to molt to 5th instar 5th instar - dorsal 5th instar-lateral view Nesting caterpillar Pupa photos New pupa - 2 photos Butterfly emerging - 2 photos Other The last instars  hibernate  and when  they come out of hibernation they pupate within a few days without eating any more host plant. Host Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), amaranths (Amaranthus), and cockscomb (Celosia). For photos of available host plant photos click on your choice of LAMBSQUARTER      OR     AMARANTH Back to Top