Breeding: Plebejus orbitulus
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:14 am
Bred in 2020/2021. This species is confined to the mountains in southern Norway and flies in one generation. The larva feed on Astragalus alpinus.
Lifecycle information: The larva hibernated as L2
Eggs used 5 days to hatch
The larva molts 4 times, changing to L3 about 7 days after being taken out of hibernation. Larval stages from post hibernation to pupa was 16 days.
Pupal stages lasted 9-10 days
Difficulty rating based on % of individuals gotten through to imago(1=hard, 5=easy): 2/5
Egg
L1
L2
L3
L4
Pupa
Imago
A few more high res pictures over HERE
Lifecycle information: The larva hibernated as L2
Eggs used 5 days to hatch
The larva molts 4 times, changing to L3 about 7 days after being taken out of hibernation. Larval stages from post hibernation to pupa was 16 days.
Pupal stages lasted 9-10 days
Difficulty rating based on % of individuals gotten through to imago(1=hard, 5=easy): 2/5
Egg
L1
L2
L3
L4
Pupa
Imago
A few more high res pictures over HERE