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Details - ©Nicky Davis Larva located October 5th and 7th, Near Lynndyl, Millard County, Utah Elevation 4933 feet North 39º 38.740 feet, West 112º 18.357 feet Pre Pupa 1. lateral Larva 1., 2., 3. Photos from three angles Camouflage 4. The Euphilotes pallescens caterpillars are well concealed on the buds and flowers of the host plant. The color of the markings are variable. Symbiosis 5., 6. As with many blues (Polyommatinae), Euphilotes pallescens caterpillars have a symbiotic relationship with ants. The caterpillars secrete a sugary substance that is consumed by ants who in return provide some protection from predators. Host Plant For photos of host plant, click on KEARNEY'S BUCKWHEAT, SYN. MONEY BUCKWHEAT - ERIOGONUM KEARNEYI For photos of one of the parasites that plague this pallescens population, click on Parasites Back to Top |