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Red admiral caterpillar

Red admiral caterpillar on stinging nettle leaves.

Animals use defence mechanisms as a means of protection. The red admiral caterpillar uses stinging nettle for food and to protect itself from predators.

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Rights: Benny Mazur
Published: 16 May 2010Size: 360.43 KB
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