Metamorphosis of a Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) larva into a pupa. 1 of 7.

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Metamorphosis of a Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) larva into a pupa. 1 of 7. After spinning a silk pad the larva hangs from it.

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Photo credit: © Richard Becker / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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