Macrophotograph of recently hatched caterpillars of the large white butterfly Pieris brassicae,on the underside of the leaf of a nasturtium,a common garden plant. The eggs are laid in batches of 100-150,usually on the undersurface of leaves of brassicas (cabbage,brussel sprouts etc.) & nasturtiums. The shell of the egg is made of a protein called chorionin & is supplied with tiny breathing pores,allowing air to the developing embryo. The young caterpillars feed on the leaves & in the case of brassicas,eat their way to the heart of the plant causing damage & heartache to market gardeners. Mag: X0.8 (35mm) | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
Taille de l’image : | 3595 px × 2480 px |
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Property Release : | Non requis |
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