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There's a face there somewhere
Pupa
On September 19, 2006
On September 19, 2006
October 02, 2006
At 4:32 P.M. - Pupa on
afternoon prior to eclosure |
At 8:58 P.M. last photo before
eclosure |
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Photo Details - ©Nicky
Davis Todd Stout located larva on host plant, Eriogonum inflatum, September 2, 2006, Lytle Ranch Road, Washington County, Utah. Larva was reared on Eriogonum racemosum Larva - This larva was switched from Eriogonum inflatum to racemosum flowers. 1. lateral - September 5, 2006 - On Eriogonum racemosum stem 2. dorsal - September 5, 2006 - On Eriogonum racemosum flowers 3. There's a face there somewhere - September 5, 2006 - On Eriogonum inflatum stem Pupa 1., 2. Two views of pupa just before eclosure on October 2, 2006 Photos are of the pupa turned to the right 90 degrees to fit a large photo on the screen. 3., 4. Two views of the pupa - September 19, 2006 Characteristics Males' front legs are tiny so just two pair of legs are used for walking. Females have three pair of normal sized legs which are used for walking. Host Plant
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