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Pupal development

Postby dannus plex » Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:34 pm

I have raised lots of larva. I had 3 larva go in to pupa 24 hours ago. Now I see wing patterns. Isn`t this a bit early. Help me Mona.
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Re: Pupal development

Postby Mona Miller » Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:12 pm

Yes, it is way too early. I'd take some pictures of this one and share with us. You usually can see faint wing patterns, but not heavy wing patterns. Isolate. Watch. Wait.

The earliest that I have heard of them pupating in is 4 days would you believe.

I'm waiting for that white monarch. It can happen, but not very often.
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