Big-Blue ButterflyAn obligate parasite of ant colonies

Butterfly oviposits on thyme

Caterpillar feeds on thyme

Caterpillar enters Myrmica ant nest

Caterpillar is fed by / feeds on ants

Caterpillar becomes a beautiful butterfly

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