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Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp. ) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads

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Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp. ) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads

Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp.) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

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Arthropod Arthropoda Brushfooted Butterfly Butterfly Caterpillars Dead Death Ecuador Ecuadorian National Parks Forest Fourfooted Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Hymenoptera Insect Insecta Invertebrate Larva Lepidoptera Lepidopterans Miispecies National Park Nymphalid Nymphalidae Papilionoidea Parasite Profile Rainforest South America South American National Parks Tropical Rainforest Upside Down Wasp Wasps Yasuni National Park Cocoon Cocoons Parasitoid Protected Area


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Nature's Web of Intrigue - A Caterpillar's Unfortunate Surprise Party!

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. In this snapshot captured by Lucas Bustamante, we witness a truly extraordinary moment in the heart of Yasuni National Park. Our star is none other than the Brush footed butterfly caterpillar, blissfully unaware of the surprise awaiting it. As if straight out of a suspenseful thriller, delicate silk threads hang from its body, adorned with mysterious cocoons. But what are these enigmatic structures? Enter the parasitic wasp! These cunning insects have hijacked our unsuspecting caterpillar's life cycle for their own sinister purposes. The cocoons serve as incubators for their offspring, ensuring their survival at the expense of our poor brushfooted friend. The scene takes an eerie turn as we observe the caterpillar hanging upside down in deathly stillness. Its once vibrant profile now transformed into a macabre display. Yet amidst this dark drama unfolds nature's intricate dance; predator and prey locked in a timeless struggle for existence. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even within protected areas like Yasuni National Park, where life thrives abundantly, every creature must navigate its own perilous path. So next time you find yourself strolling through nature's wonderland, take a closer look - who knows what secrets may be lurking just beneath your feet?

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