A Unique Population in a Unique Area: The Alcon Blue Butterfly and Its Specific Parasitoid in the Białowieża Forest
Caterpillars of the Alcon blue butterfly <i>Phengaris alcon</i> are initially endophytic and feed inside the flowerheads of <i>Gentiana</i> plants, but complete their development as social parasites in the nests of <i>Myrmica</i> ants, where they are fed by worker...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/10/687 |