Caterpillars are one of the animals that have the ability to evolve into butterflies. This nature tends to be similar to ants, which sometimes evolves into a wasp.
Butterflies are still in the form of larvae is very susceptible to a meal of predators. Therefore caterpillars need protection.
Among such refuges as caterpillars evolved to grow poisonous feathers, or grow spines that make their bodies look like monsters. As well as the caterpillars that I am using a photo with camera brand Xiaomi Redmi like this.
In addition to his efforts to protect themselves, not infrequently also worms worm his life to ants. Read more
Some caterpillars obtain protection by associating themselves with ants. The Lycaenid butterflies are particularly well known for this. They communicate with their ant protectors by vibrations as well as chemical means and typically provide food rewards. Read more
I was lucky to get this rare moment. When ants and caterpillars share food, and both have a symbiotic relationship of mutualism. I am pleased to have taken pictures of the species included in this order of Lepidoptera. Moreover, the moment that I get the caterpillar that has a defense against predatory attacks and coupled with a protector, ants. Located where I photograph in Google Maps.
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