Monarchs Affected by Parasites or Predators

These are photos of Monarch Caterpillars and pupae which did not survive and a parasitic wasp (Braconid) that developed from within a pupa.

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 (Braconid) which developed in pupa

Parasitic wasp (Braconid) which developed in pupa


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This page was updated on 2011-10-10.