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Hover Fly Pupa - Allograpta - female

Hover Fly Pupa - Allograpta - Female
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
April 29, 2010
Size: 6mm
Pupa on 4-29-10. Hours before it emerged.

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great stuff!
I especially like this shot.

 
Me too
It is interesting how the puparium becomes transparent when the adult is just about ready to emerge; you can even see the pattern on the abdomen.

 
Thanks
Pretty cool looking at this stage.

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