Zebra-longwing caterpillar is a photograph by Edelberto Cabrera which was uploaded on January 9th, 2017.
Zebra-longwing caterpillar
Zebra longwing adults roost communally at night in groups of up to 60 adults for safety from predators. The adult butterflies are unusual in feeding... more
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Zebra-longwing caterpillar
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Edelberto Cabrera
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Zebra longwing adults roost communally at night in groups of up to 60 adults for safety from predators. The adult butterflies are unusual in feeding on pollen as well as on nectar; the pollen enables them to synthesize toxic compounds for potential defense against predators. Caterpillars feed on various species of Passionflower, evading the plants' defensive trichomes by biting them off or laying silk mats over them.
The Zebra-longwing is Florida's state butterfly.
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January 9th, 2017
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