Satyrium calanus
Banded Hairstreak larvae - Cumberland County , NJ
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early 2nd instar
On Sand Hickory (
Carya pallida
)
1 May 2002
larva hiding in leaf bud sheath
3rd instar
with Ant
6 May 2002
larva feeding
early 4th instar
12 May 2002 - Pattern developing
4th instar - mature
17 May 2002 - some red-brown markings
Link: color variation of four individuals on the same date and location
bbarber@odonate.com
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