Mullein caterpillar, Ophion Luteus cocoon

After emerging from the Mullein caterpillar, the parasitic wasp larva spins a protective cocoon and the Mullein remains by its side, protecting its killer for the rest of its brief life

[Sue Cooper]

Amazing photos and information.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so good

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Milanie]

Great shot

[Yoland]

Great shot, very interesting

[Jesika]

@susiemc @koalagardens @bkbinthecity @milaniet @yoland I’m sad to say one of his siblings has fallen victim to Ophion Luteus but the third continues to feed and grow. Many thanks