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Importance of ongaonga for red admirals

Red Admiral Butterfly caterpillar in a folded nettle leaf.

A red admiral butterfly caterpillar has created a protective 'tent' from a stinging nettle, ongaonga (Urtica ferox) leaf.

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Rights: Tony Wills, CC BY-SA 3.0 
Published: 20 February 2024Size: 2.41 MB
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