A. cethura pima Immatures
Photos from this gallery represent pictures from St. George, Washington County, Utah and Lilmkiln Canyon Road; Clark County, Nevada. It's interesting to note the color change of the fifth instar caterpillar.
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Anthocharis cethura pima Ovum
Vicinity of Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Washington County, Utah.
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Anthocharis cethura pima First Instar Caterpillar
Near Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Washington County, Utah
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Anthocharis cethura pima First Instar Caterpillar
Lime Kiln Canyon Road, Clark County, Nevada
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Anthocharis cethura pima Third Instar Caterpillar
Larva found in the vicinity of Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Washington County, Utah.
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Anthocharis cethura pima Fourth Instar Caterpillar
Set to molt to fifth instar
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Anthocharis cethura pima Fifth Instar Caterpillar
Starting to change color before seeking pupation.
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Anthocharis cethura pima Fifth Instar Caterpillar
Full-grown last instar desert orangetip larvae can be quite noticeable on their host plants--Descurainia pinnata in this photo.
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