Great Spangled Fritillary, Immatures - Speyeria leto letona==Speyeria cybele letona

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Larva
First Instar



Third Instar



Newly molted fourth instar




Fourth instar



Minutes after molting to fifth instar



Fifth instar
September 23, 2006

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis Larva from Dale Nielson July 30, 2006 1. Fifth instar,  lateral view on September 23, 2006 2. Minutes after molt to fifth instar on September 21, 2006 3. Fourth instar on September 16, 2006 4. Photo of newly molted fourth instar-The larva is  smaller and a little compressed after molting -  September 14, 2006 5. Photo of third  instar larva on pansy leaf- September 12, 2006 6. Photo of first instar larva on violet flower- August 19, 2006 Host Plant Violets Pronunciation Spay - AIR - ee - uh Back to Top