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Ova Larva Development First Instar Second Instar showing  the perch it has constructed Third Instar 5th instar - in green color   5th instar - turning yellowish as it nears time to pupate Pre-Pupa Pupa Development Pupa just before butterfly emerged - dorsal view Pupa just before butterfly emerged - lateral view Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis On September 19, 20, 2008 located females and ova at Silver Reef, by Danish Ranch, Washington County, Utah - Elevation 4185 feet, N 37.15.755,  W 113.25.198 and at Welcome Springs, Washington County, Utah - Elevation 4349 feet, N. 37.05.810, W. 113.54.672 The Arizona Sister, Adelpha eulalia  uses Sonoran Scrub Oak, Quercus turbinella in this location. I used Quercus turbinella for the females to use for ovipositing.   I  fed the larvae Gambel's Oak, Quercus gambelii until it was no longer available then switched to White Oak, Quercus alba. Host Quercus gambelii Quercus turbinella Quercus alba Back to Top