Northern Cloudywing,  Pupa -  Hesperidae Pyrginae Thorybes pylades

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Pupa

Pupa formed 28 September 2009
Pupa Development 11 October 2009	Pupa Development 11 October 2009
Pupa Development 12 October 2009	Pupa Development 12October 2009
Pupa Development 13 October 2009 9:53 A.M. - 1 hour 50 minutes before butterfly emerged	Pupa Development 13 October 2009 9:52 A.M. - 1 hour 51 minutes before butterfly emerged

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Female located by Todd Stout 20 July 2009 - Neff Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah Photos are of different stages of development of the ovum and larva. 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 Back to Top