Juniper Hairstreak - Callophrys gryneus chalcosiva==Callophrys siva chalcosiva
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IMMATURES     BUTTERFLY  EMERGENCE
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Offspring #2 from female located at Black Rock Canyon

offspring #13 from the female found at Black Rock Canyon








Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
1.  Adult butterfly #2 offspring of the female located at Black Rock Canyon
2.  Adult butterfly #13 offspring of the female located at Black Rock Canyon

Adult Female located nectaring on various flowers June 21, 2008,  at Black Rock Canyon, Tooele County, Utah.  She oviposited on Utah Juniper and the larvae hatched in about 6 days.  The larvae fed on Juniper about 23 days then changed into pupae.  After 11 or 12 days the adult butterflies eclosed.

Elevation 6497 feet
N. 40.01.5706,  W. 112.11.5613

Ova 6 days
Larva  23 days
Pupa  11 or 12 days

Host
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Utah Juniper == Juniperus osteosperma


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