Nearly one quarter of the worlds butterfly population have larvae that share associations with ants that range from being mutually beneficial to where ants become the main item on the caterpillar’s menu. The most recognizable are the Lycaenidae or the Gossamer-winged butterflies …to read more you must be a professional member. Click here to join. 

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