Yucca Giant-Skipper, Adult Male - Hesperiidae Megathyminae Megathymus yuccae coloradensis

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Butterfly from Pupa #4
partial dorsal view

upside down

m.yuccae

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Butterfly from Pupa #5
face

underwing

bit of the dorsal side showing

upperwing




Photo and Other  Details - ©Nicky Davis
Extraction location and date
Pupa #4 & 5 were found on March 3, 2007,  Warner Valley, Washington County, Utah.
N. 37.01.675     W. 113.26.28
elevation - 3035 ft.

Photos taken as the butterfly emerged from the pupa.

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