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Females oviposited in a varity of locations on the host plant First Instar hatched 9 A.M. 26 July 2011 First Instars on 28 July 2011 Second Instar on 2 August 2011 - 6:54 A.M. Third Instar - molted 2 August  5:58 P.M. showing exuvium (cast off skin) Third Instar - lateral view - 2 August 2011 5:59 P.M. Third Instar on 4 August 2011 Fourth Instar 6 August 2011, 7:40 A.M. 12 mm long Fourth Instar 6 August 2011, 7:40 A.M. 12 mm long Close-up of cervical shield and head Dot Markings on the Tail End Prepupa 8 August 2011 Prepupa 10 August 2011 - Pupa was formed 12 August 2011 PHOTO AND OTHER DETAILS - ©Nicky Davis Nicky Davis & Les Davis located Female on 21 July 2011, Guardsman Pass, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah N.  40.36.35.56, W.  111.32.06.29 Elevation 9225 HOST PLANTS Parsnipflower Buckwheat - Eriogonum heracleoides HABITAT For photo of habitat click on Guardsman Pass TIME SPENT AS: Ova:  4-5 days Larvae: 17-20 days Pupae: Overwinter as pupae Adults:  unknown BROOD OR FLIGHT: One Flight Back to Top