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Gallery

Catalog Silky Azure Gallery

Adults

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Photography by R. Fisher

Female from Arkaroola

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Blue males from Arkaroola

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Worn purple male from Ooldea

Eggs

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Photography by L. Hunt

Larvae

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Photography by R. Fisher
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Mature larvae

Pupae

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The remains of the flimsy silken cocoon can be seen around the pupae.

All photography by R. Grund unless stated otherwise.