Predation on the flowers of Grias cauliflora. Photo by R. Aguilar.

Title

Predation on the flowers of Grias cauliflora. Photo by R. Aguilar.

Creator(s)

R. Aguilar

Publisher

NYBG

Description

Predation of the flowers of Grias cauliflora by metalmark butterfly larvae (Rodinideae) based on Reinaldo Aguilar 13557 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. The larvae are eat the corolla and androecium.

Specimens

Pending, R. Aguilar 13557, Grias cauliflora L., Lecythidaceae (245.0), Magnoliophyta; Central America, Costa Rica, Puntarenas

Taxonomy

Grias cauliflora L.

Copyright Statement

Copyright 2012 Reinaldo Aguilar

Image Type

Field photograph

Subject Part

Animal

Predator

Continent

Central America

Country

Costa Rica