Variable Checkerspot Hy. wheeleri-Euphydryas anicia wheeleri- Male Emergence
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#3 emerging on 23 April 2009 - 11:37 A.M.


Emerging from pupa shell


Inflating Wings


Inflating Wings


Inflating Wings


Inflating Wings


inflating and drying wings


Drying Wings








PHOTO DETAILS - ©Nicky Davis

LOCATION: 
Todd Stout located females  17 May, 2008, South side of Willow Creek, 2.1miles East South East of Mona, Wasatch Mountains, Juab County, Utah. Elevation 6100 feet.
Todd Stout located #1 larva at Gardner Creek by  Nephi, Juab County, Utah - 7 April 2009



PHOTOS: Photos of butterfly emerging
on 23 April 2009 - 11:37 A.M.


LIFE HISTORY:
Ovum: 
Larva:
Pupa:

Adult:  unknown
Broods: one
Hibernation:  Overwinters as  larva

Host Plant
Indian Paint Brush


Hibernation
Despite keeping these in light 24x7 and  at 75 degrees, they hibernate as larvae.



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