One branch of Milkweed, Asclepias fascicularis, is nearly denuded of leaves as it supports four late instar Western Monarch Caterpillars plus a host o

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One branch of Milkweed, Asclepias fascicularis, is nearly denuded of leaves as it supports four late instar Western Monarch Caterpillars plus a host of aphids and Ladybug larva

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: home garden, Arroyo Grande, California, USA
Photo credit: © JENNIFER FERBER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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