Fulvia Checkerspot, Chlosyne fulvia, larva on Great Plains Indian-paintbrush, Castilleja sessiliflora. Notice tachinid fly eggs.

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Location: Packsaddle Wildlife Management Area, Oklahoma,
Photo credit: © Bryan Reynolds / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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