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March 8, 2006 just eclosing March 12, 2006 - Centered Black Pupil in eye spot is an identification feature of this butterfly Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Ova was extracted April 19, 2005 at an elevation of 5000 feet, 8 miles East Northeast of Skull Rock Pass in the House Range, Millard County, Utah by Todd Stout Name variations Papilio zelicaon form "gothica" == Papilio zelicaon nitra form "gothica" Photos 1.   Dorsal 2.   Dorsal 3.   Dorsal 4.   Dorsal 5.   Ventral view  03-12-06 6.   March 24, 2006 7.   Ventral  view just after eclosion on March 8, 2006 -  8.   March 12, 2006 - Eyespots used as camouflage from would be predators.  Note the black pupil is centered, an identification feature on this butterfly Host Plant Parsleys