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Larva Development
Larva in nest of leaves silked together
Larva on September 5, 2006
Larva on September 13, 2006
Larva changed coloring and walked off plant when ready to pupate
Pupa Development
September 16, 2006
March 5, 2007 - The day pupa was brought in from winter conditions and set up under spring conditions
March 25, 2007 - Shows the wing case darkening
March 26, 2007 - Three photos showing development on this date
7:43 A.M.
11:39 A.M.
11:51 A.M.
Pupa - 12:47 P.M. March 27, 2007 - Dorsal
Pupa - 12:52 P.M. March 27, 2007 - Lateral
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Details - ©Nicky Davis LOCATION Todd Stout collected larva on September 2006, along the Kaibab Plateau on highway 89 near Jacob Lake, Coconino County, Arizona. LARVA in nest September 5, 2006 1., 2. Two views of the Silver-spotted Skipper September 13, 2006 1., 2. Larva changed color and walked off plant looking for a place to pupate. PUPA Photos are turned from vertical to horizontal orientation to accommodate larger views. 1. September 16, 2006 - Larva ordinarily stay in the rolled leaf nest to pupate. However, this one walked off the plant and had to be placed in a paper roll covered with paper tissue where it could safely nest and pupate. 2. March 5, 2007 - Shows pupa on the day it was transferred from winter to spring conditions. 3. March 25, 2007 - Shows pupa darkening after 20 days of spring conditions. 4., 5., 6. March 26, 2007 - Shows pupa development on the 26th. 7. & 8. March 27, 2007 - Shows that pupa has turned very dark and the wing markings are clearly visible. Butterfly emerged March 28, 2007. HOST PLANT Black Locust, Robinia pseudoacacia Pronunciation ep rrr juy REE us clar us Back to Top |