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A wasp has broken open the pupa case of a monarch butterfly and is taking apart the pupa inside. It flew away and back several times, probably taking parts of the pupa to its own young.

Category: Insects & Spiders
Tag(s): Audubon Center Exhibit 2022, Inniswood Exhibit 2023, Predator and Prey, Prey
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