Monarchs Affected by Parasites or Predators

These are photos of Monarch Caterpillars and pupae which did not survive and a parasitic wasp that developed from within a pupa. Can anyone enlighten me further? I have larger images and specimens if anyone wants to investigate further.

Photos taken by Margaret McRae, creator of the Toronto Parks and Gardens website.
pupa pupa

parasitized pupa with 2 little holes in it

parasitized pupa

(caterpillar) (caterpillar)

emaciated caterpillar

emaciated caterpillar

(ant)

Parasitic wasp (Braconidae?) which developed in pupa

Parasitic wasp (Braconidae?) which developed in pupa


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This page was updated on 2007-08-25.