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zelicaon




zelicaon

1a

2a

adult


March 8, 2006 just eclosing
eclosure


March 12, 2006 -
Centered Black Pupil in eye spot is an identification feature of this butterfly
eye spots


Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Ova was extracted April 19, 2005 at an elevation of 5000 feet, 8 miles East Northeast of Skull Rock Pass in the House Range, Millard County, Utah by Todd Stout

Name variations
Papilio zelicaon form "gothica" ==
Papilio zelicaon nitra form "gothica"


Photos
1.   Dorsal
2.   Dorsal
3.   Dorsal
4.   Dorsal
5.   Ventral view  03-12-06
6.   March 24, 2006
7.   Ventral  view just after eclosion on March 8, 2006 - 
8.   March 12, 2006 - Eyespots used as camouflage from would be predators.  Note the black pupil is centered, an identification feature on this butterfly


Host Plant
Parsleys
 

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