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What

Plains Cupid (Luthrodes pandava)

Observer

aubreymoore

Date

March 2, 2017

Description

Dr. Jim McConnel forwarded me a photo of Chilades pandava caterpillars feeding on emerging leaves of Cycas micronesica. Note the attendant ant. These caterpillars have honey glands which mediate a symbiosis with ants which protect them from attack by predators and parasites.

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