<i>Chrysomela lapponica</i> Larva (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology

<i>Chrysomela lapponica</i> Larva (2 of 2)

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This is a Chrysomela lapponica larva on a birch leaf. The larva emits toxic secretions, visible as vesicles, from their defensive glands as a chemical protection against predators.

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MPI for Chemical Ecology/Ploss

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