Northern Cloudywing,  Adult Male -  Hesperidae Pyrginae Thorybes pylades

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MALE EMERGENCE   LARVA    PUPA

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Offspring  from Female located at Neff Canyon 20 july 2009


Butterfly Canyon Male
ventral
skipper


face
dorsal
dorsal
Photo Details
May 31, 2006 - Butterfield Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah  -   Elevation approximately 5500 feet
©Nicky Davis


LIFE HISTORY:
Ovum: 5 days
Larva: 50 days
Pupa:  15 days
Adult:  unknown
Broods: One
Hibernation:  Usually hibernates as last instar, but this one went straight through using a lot of coaxing with light 24x7, temperatures close to 75 degrees,  spritzing and always fresh host plants.
Larval Host  Plant:  Yellow Sweet Clover until no more fresh could be found.  The larva was then fed on Alfalfa leaves.

Habitat: Woodland

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