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Female located Okanogan County, Washington, overwintered as third instar.  Taken out of hibernation 1 April, 2011 Fourth Instar - molted 13 April 2011 Molted to Fourth Instar on 13th, photo on 16 April 2011 Molted to Fourth Instar on 13th, photo on 16 April 2011 Molted to Fifth Instar on 18 April 2011, photo on 20 April 2011 Molted to Fifth Instar on 18 April 2011, photo on 23 April 2011 Molted to Fifth Instar on 18 April 2011, photo on 23 April 2011 This one hibernated at third instar Removed from hibernation 1 April 2011  Pupa formed 25 April 2011 - Adult emerged  4 May 2011 Pupa formed 25 April 2011 Pupa formed 25 April 2011 Pupa on 4 May 2011 - Adult emerged 4 May 2011 Pupa on 4 May 2011 - Adult emerged 4 May 2011 Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Data on Photos # 2 thru 7 Jack Harry located Female near  Moses Meadows, Okanogan County, Washington  18 July 2010 North 48.24.03, West 119.10.60 elevation 3850 feet These hibernated at third instar.  Removed from hibernation 1 April 2011.  Pupa formed 25 April 2011 - Adult emerged  4 May 2011. Host Plant