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Borneon Lacewing butterfly (Cethosia hypsea)

Fact or fiction...Some butterflies have evolved symbiotic and parasitic relationships with social insects such as ants. Some species are pests because in their larval stages they can damage domestic crops or trees; however, some species are agents of pollination of some plants, and caterpillars of a few butterflies (e.g., Harvesters) eat harmful insects.

 

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Uploaded on November 21, 2010
Taken on November 21, 2010