Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Malformed butterfly (Vanessa cardui)

Posted by splendiddesolation on 29-05-2019 22:03
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That seems a very interesting hypothesis! As far as I can see online, the head of the V.cardui caterpillar resembles closely the head of this butterfly. I did not think of it because I only saw the adults. Either what you say happened, or the head failed metamorphosis (is that even possible?)