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John Dicus | all galleries >> The Lower 48 States, Continental USA >> Butterflies of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Oct-Dec, 2004 > Southern Dogface - Chrysalis
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18-OCT-2004 John Dicus

Southern Dogface - Chrysalis

Colias cesonia

Here is a look at a southern dogface pupa or chrysalis we found on its larval hostplant in the secret garden at the refuge. If you look closely, you can see the dogface shape on the forewing through the thin membrane of the pupal case.

Nikon D70 ,Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX APO Macro IF HSM
1/250s f/3.5 at 185.0mm with Flash full exif

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