Checkered White, Immatures-  Pontia protodice

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Ova just before hatching


Young  larvae on White Top - May 21, 2007


Fifth instar - Lateral view -  May 24, 2007


Fifth instar - Dorsal View - May 24, 2007



Larva

Larva set to pupate 4 P.M.  May 26, 2007- Dorsal	Larva set to pupate 4 P.M.  May 26, 2007- Lateral	Cremaster and girdle completed 7:45 P.M.  May 26, 2007
Pupa Development Pupa was formed May 27, 2007 - Butterfly eclosed 4:13 P.M. June 2, 2007
Pupa at 9:30 A.M. June 2, 2007	Pupa at 11:40 A.M. June 2, 2007	Pupa at 4:09 P.M. June 2, 2007

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis  Ova  found by Todd Stout at 8100 feet,  .6 miles SW  of Monte Cristo Peak, East side of Utah HW 39, Wasatch Range, Weber County, Utah.  Pupa Three photos showing pupa development. Pupa formed May 27th.  Butterfly emerged  June 2, 2007 Larva Three photos showing larva getting situated to pupate Fifth instar, lateral Fifth instar, dorsal Young larvae on White Top - May 21, 2007 Ova Ova just before hatching on May 15, 2007 Host Plant Plant used to feed caterpillars was White Top== Cardaria draba Back to Top