Desert Orangetip
Anthocharis cethura mojavensis
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#1 New 5th instar - March 29, 2008
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 #1 New 5th instar -  March 29, 2008
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5th instar on March 31, 2008
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5th instar on April 1, 2008
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5th instar on April 1, 2008
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5th instar on April 1, 2008
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PUPAE
#1 Pupa
Pupa was formed on April 3rd, photos taken on April 15, 2008.  Hibernated as pupa
pupa on April 15th April 15th

#2 Male Pupa Development
February 17, 2006
pupa - A. Cethura pima, side view, 02-17-06 pupa - A. cethura pima, top view, 02-17-06 

Februay 18, 2006
pupa, A. cethura pima 02-18-06 , 8:34 A.M. pupa, A. cethura pima, top view, 02-18-06

February 18, 2006 6:25 P.M.
pupa_021806_6:30 P.M. pupa, top view, 02-18-06, 6:30 P.M.

February 19, 2006
pupa, A. cethura pima 02-19-06 at 7:50:55


Host Plant
Descurainia pinnata
seed pods
host plant


Host Plant - Descurainia pinnata
Host Plant - Descurainia pinnata
Host Plant
Caulanthus lasiophyllum
var. utahensis
Host Plant - Caulanthus lasiophyllum var. utahensis


Host Plant
Streptanthella longirostris
Host Plant- Streptanthella longirostris
Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
 Larva #1 Photos showing color change in a 5th instar larva. 
Larva walked off plant tofind place to pupate on April 2, 2008. 


Pupa #1 formed on the 3rd of April 2008

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©Todd Stout
Male Pima #2 information

This male A. cethura mojavensis butterfly pupa was in diapause (hibernation) for 3 years awaiting  perfect conditions for emergence to insure survival of it's species in it's harsh desert environment.

 Extraction location and date
Reared  by Todd Stout who extracted the ova Mar 15, 2003 at an elevation of 3300 feet, 1.8 road miles North of St. George, on East side of Utah Highway 18, Washington County, Utah.

Pupa Development
©Nicky Davis
1.  Left, Pupa showing eye and wing development -February 17, 2006 -1:17 P.M.
1.  Right, Pupa - top view -February 17, 2006- 1:17 P.M.
2.  Left, Pupa showing more color  - February 18, 2006- 8:34 A.M. 
2.  Right, Pupa - Top view - February 18, 2006 -  February 18, 2006-8:34 A.M.
3.  Left, Pupa development shows a darker color just below the girdle , February 18, 2006 - 6:25 P.M.
3.  Right, Top view of pupa which shows a darkening just below the girdle,  February 18, 2006 - 6:25 P.M.
4.  Center, Pupa development  about 40 minutes prior  to eclosion, February 19, 2006 - 7:50:55 A.M.
Canon D20 - 100mm lens - M-   ISO 100 - 1/250 -  F18 - Onboard Flash, exposure  +1 - 

Adult Specimen
1.  Male and female A. cethura mojavensis specimen photos -  ©Todd Stout


Host Plants
©Todd Stout
Western Tansy MustardDescurainia pinnata
Caulanthus lasiophyllum var. utahensis
Streptanthella longirostris

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