Caterpillars, like the large blue butterfly Phengaris arion, can be parasitized by wasps like Ichneumon eumerus. At what stage of development does the wasp parasitize the butterfly? Larvae Adult Pupae Egg
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This butterfly species undergoes complete metamorphosis, which means it goes through four distinct stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Show more…
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