Holly Blue Pupa  

 

 

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larva changing to purplish-pink prior 
to pupation

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early stage of  pupation with last molted skin
 visible (exuvia) in front of pupa

 

 

Holly Blue Pupa (latersl view)

Holly Blue Pupa (ventral view)

Holly Blue Pupa (dorsal  view)

Holly Blue Pupa changing colour prior to emerging (eclosion)

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