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Ova
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Young Larva, September 11, 2006
Young larva on September 11, 2006


Larva just after molting on September 12, 2006.  It's almost 1/8 of an inch long.
Young larva molting


Larva
Larva on September 16, 2006
Head is hidden in atriex buds

 Head shot shows tiny head

Pupa
September 24 and 25 of 2006 showing development up to emergence of butterfly
September 25, 2006

Pupa formed on September 18, 2006
pupa formed on September 18, 2006
September 24, 2006 - 8:12 P.M.
pupa at 8:12 P.M. September 24, 2006

 September 24, 2006 - 8:36 P.M.
Pupa September 24, 2006 at 8:36 P.M.
September 24, 2006 - 10:56 P.M.
Pupa at 10:56 P.M.

 September 24, 2006 - 10:57 P.M.
pupa at 10:57 P.M.


September 25, 2006 - 8:28 A.M.   Adult butterfly emerged at 8:51 A.M.
Pupa 23 minutes before butterfly emergence

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Female collected by Les Davis from private property In Grantsville, Tooele Counmty, Utah, with permission from owner.

Pupa
Pupa on September 24 and 25, 2006, showing development up to emergence of adult butterfly
1. Pupa lightened just before emergence as the butterfly separated from the casing
2. left &  right, pupa  showing how  much darker the pupa has turned
3. left &  right, pupa showing the development of the pupa since it formed on September 18, 2006

 Pupa formed September 18, 2006
1.  Dorsal View
Larva
All larva fed on Silver Orach - Atriplex argentea
1. left, right -  Larva on September 16, 2006
2. Larva just after molting on September 12, 2006. This larva is about 1/8 inch long.
3. Young Larva on Silverscale syn. Wedgescale syn. Silver Orach - Atriplex argentea on September 11, 2006

 Ova
The female oviposited on Tumbleweed syn. Russian Thistle -  Salsola kali  and Silverscale  syn. Wedgescale syn. Silver Orach - Atriplex argentea
 1., 2.  August 29, 2006

Host Plants
For photos of available photos of host plants, click on your choice of
Silverscale, syn. Silver Orach, syn. Wedgescale - Atriplex argentea
Tumbleweed, syn. Russian Thistle - Salsola kali

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