Nameless Pinion larva 5th Instar - Lithophane innominata Hidden Corners Sanctuary, Town of Baileys Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin, USA May 30, 2006
Female laid eggs April 24, 2006; eggs hatched April 30, 2006. Fed larvae Willow (Salix) and Balsam Fir (Abies). This appeared to be the last instar. After I took this photo, the larvae stopped eating and dropped to the bottom of the jar. They never pupated, just seemed to dry up. They look pretty dead, so I doubt that they are going to miraculously come to life and pupate. Has anyone had experience with rearing the larvae of this species?
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Janice Stiefel on 3 July, 2006 - 11:11am Last updated 12 October, 2006 - 6:23pm |