Anicia Checkerspot - Euphydryas ancia hermosa - Ova & Larvae
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Ova
ova

Larvae hatched 10-11 July 2011
just hatched

First Instars on 11 July 2011 - One day old - Shows how they silk onto the surface
one day old shows how they silk onto the surface


Second Instar - Molted on 15 July 2011
2nd instars


Shows nest of silk that floats over the leaf
nest floats over the leaf


Third Instars - molted on 19-20 July 2011
third instar


Third Instar 30 July 2011
3rd instar

Third Instar 30 July 2011 - Hibernated as third instars
3rd instar


PHOTO DETAILS - ©Nicky Davis
LOCATION: Todd Stout located female 24 June 2011, 7.5 miles NW of Leeds, Oak Grove Campground, Washington County, Utah, 
elevation 6500 feet

PHOTOS:
Oviposited on penstemon 29 June 2011
Larvae hatched 10 July 2011
Larvae hibernated as third instar


LIFE HISTORY:
Ovum:
Larva: 
Pupa:
Adult: 
Broods:
Hibernation:  Overwinter as  larvae

Host Plant - click below for photos
Penstemon cyananthus


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