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Ovum on June 20, 2006
Ovum showing development on June 23, 2006
Larva
First Instar
Second Instar
molting from first to second instar
Larva molting from first to second instar
Third Instar on July 2, 2006
Fourth Instar - July 12, 2006
Fifth Instar on July 24, 2006
Fifth Instar - close-up of eyespot on July 24, 2006
PUPAE
| Pupa
#1 August 5, 2006  |
Pupa #1
August 5, 2006  |
Pupa #1 after Hibernation March 23, 2007  |
Pupa #1 after Hibernation March 23, 2007  |
Pupa #2 - April 26, 2006  |
Pupa #2 - April 26, 2006  |
Pupa on 04-28-06  |
Pupa night before eclosure May 2, 2006  |
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Details - ©Nicky Davis Ova collected from host plant, Ceanothus velutinus by Todd Stout at Farmington Canyon, Davis County, Utah - June 20, 2006 Ova # 1 and #3 1. Ova showing development on June 23, 2006 2. Ova on June 20, 2006 First Instar 1. June 26, 2006 Second Instar June 30, 2006 , molting to second instar Third Instar July 4, 2006 Fourth Instar July 12, 2006 Fifth Instar July 24, 2006 Fifth Instar close-up of eyespot July 28, 2006 Pupa Development Pupa #1 Larva purged liquid July 29, 2006 , then formed Pupa. Pupa was placed in winter conditions the end of November, then spring conditions on March 5, 2007 Pupa #2 - 2006 This one pupated on the plant which may be why it is green Eclosure took place on the morning of May 3, 2006 Characteristics 2 5/8 to 3 1/2 inch wingspan - Flight May to July - Pale cream colored with black tiger-stripes. Host Plant
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