Caterpillar of the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). This is in the final instar larval stage of development,and is seen fixing itself to a leaf of the milkweed Asclepias rotundifolia prior to pupation. The caterpillar is brightly coloured,this is a warning to potential predators. D.plexippus contains cardiac glycosides derived from its food,and is thus toxic to birds and other animals | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
Taille de l’image : | 3300 px × 4783 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |