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May 19, 2008 by myrmecos

Lycaena xanthoides – Great Copper
California

A butterfly larva peeks through a hole it has eaten in its Rumex host plant.

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Posted in Insect Links, Photography Links | Tagged caterpillar, ecology, larva, Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae, Nature | 1 Comment

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  1. on June 1, 2008 at 11:13 pm Marvin

    Cool shot. The larvae made and excellent choice for framing itself.



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