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Chlosyne j. janais (Drury, 1782)
(Crimson-patch Checkerspot)

Immatures

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Chlosyne j. janais ovipositing on "Flame Acanthus" Austin, TX X-07

Chlosyne j. janais eggs on "Flame Acanthus" Austin, TX X-07

Chlosyne j. janais last instar larva
MEXICO: TAMAULIPAS: Gomez Farias, 01-X-2009

The next nine pictures were taken by Jan Dauphin of Mission, Texas from July 27 to August 2, 2007 and show the pupal development and emergence of Chlosyne j. janais.  Thank you Jan!

Chlosyne j. janais larva starting to form a pupa, 8:23am, 27-VII-07

Chlosyne j. janais pupa has formed, 11:12am, 27-VII-07

Chlosyne j. janais two views of the fully formed pupa, 10:56am, 1-VIII-07

Chlosyne j. janais mature pupa, note the pattern of the wings is visible
through the pupal casing, 8:34am, 2-VIII-07

Chlosyne j. janais pupa just before emergence, 10:24am, 2-VIII-07
adult emerged, 10:32am, 2-VIII-07

Chlosyne j. janais drying its wings, 10:32 and 10:33am, 2-VIII-07

Chlosyne j. janais drying its wings, 10:34 and 10:35am, 2-VIII-07

Chlosyne j. janais released, 11:14am, 2-VIII-07

Chlosyne j. janais just before its first flight, 11:28am, 2-VIII-07

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