Egg on Highbush Blueberry -- 7/04
(shot through eyepiece of dissecting scope)
Newly hatched caterpillar -- 7/04
(shot through eyepiece of dissecting scope)
Newly hatched caterpillar -- 7/04
(shot through eyepiece of dissecting scope)
Mid-instar caterpillar
7/04
Late instar caterpillar
7/04
Hanging in "J"-shape prior to chrysalis formation -- 7/04
Chrysalis
8/04
Eclosure starting
8/04
Wings expanding
8/04
Wings almost completely expanded
8/04
Drying and hardening of wings prior to first flight -- 8/04
They are attracted to a dish set out with melon rinds and other rotting fruits.
(click photo to enlarge)
Notes: Sexes similar, females larger than males.
Caterpillars can be very variable in color. Occurrence: common Range: entire state Flight: June; late August - September Larval hostplants: wild cherry, poplar, willow, oak, Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium
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