Variable Checkerspot -Euphydryas anicia ssp  from Liberty Montana
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Last Instar
Last Instar

Pupae
pupa

SPECIMEN
Male Dorsal - Black colored
Black male dorsal


Male Dorsal - orange colored
Male Dorsal- oranger one


Male Ventral
orange colored




LOCATION: 
Steven Kohler and Jacque Wolfe ex. female 15 July 2009, 6-7 miles South East of Whitlash, Breed Creek, Liberty, Montana
elevation 4720-4800 feet.  Female oviposited on Penstemon eatoni, reared on same.

PHOTOS:
©Nicky Davis

HOST PLANT
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Penstemon eatoni

HIBERNATION
These had a hibernation in the winter of 2009, 2010 and 2011.  They hibernated then were taken out in spring to feed for a while but they kept going back into hibernation.



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