Chalcedon Checkerspot (klotzi)  - Euphydryas chalcedona klotzi - Larvae
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Third Instar 5 June 2009



Fourth Instar 9 June 2009
9 June 2009

Fifth Instar 13 June 2009
5th instar dorsal view

Fifth Instar 13 June 2009
5th instar

Fifth Instar 17 June 2009
5th instar on 17 June 2009

Fifth Instar 18 June 2009 - Formed Pupa on 20 June 2009



Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Dave Wikle located female 10 March 2009. Sycamore Creek, West side of Arizona Highway 87, 4.8 miles SSW of Sunflower, Arizona, Maricopa County by Dave Wikle.
elevation 2500 feet.

Host:
Penstemon

LIFE HISTORY:
Ovum:  ?
Larva:  ?
Pupa:  9 Days

Adult:  unknown
Broods: one
Hibernation:  Overwinter as  larvae


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