Canada Sulphur, Colias canadensis, Larva

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Scroll down  for all photos  of Colias canadensis larva. Set #1 of larva  with a subdorsal stripe.  Set #2 of larva with NO subdorsal stripe.
For other photos and information, click on
SPECIMEN

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Larva - Set #1 with subdorsal stripe

Colias canadensis larva - form with subdorsal stripe

Form with subdorsal stripe
Colias canadensis larva - form with subdorsal stripe

Close-up of head
close-up of head


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Larva - Set #2  with NO subdorsal stripe
Larva with no subdorsal stripe

No subdorsal stripe
Larva with no subdorsal stripe

No subdorsal stripes
Larva with no subdorsal stripes


Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Larva collected by Jack Harry - Mile 94 Dalton Highway, Alaska
Larva
Set #1 photos of larva WITH subdorsal stripes
1.  Lateral
2.  Dorsal
3.  Close-up of head - "One more flash and you're going to get it"

Set #2 photos of larva WITH  NO subdorsal stripes
1. Lateral
2. Dorsal
3. Close-up of head

Host Plant
Lupinus arcticus

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