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Macrophoto of recently hatched caterpillars
Macrophotograph of recently hatched caterpillars of the large white butterfly Pieris brassicae, on the underside of the leaf of a nasturtium, a common garden plant. The eggs are laid in batches of 100-150, usually on the undersurface of leaves of brassicas (cabbage, brussel sprouts etc.) & nasturtiums. The shell of the egg is made of a protein called chorionin & is supplied with tiny breathing pores, allowing air to the developing embryo. The young caterpillars feed on the leaves & in the case of brassicas, eat their way to the heart of the plant causing damage & heartache to market gardeners. Mag: X0.8 (35mm).
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