The attached video was kindly sent to me by Rachel Bicker who was recording a Red Admiral larva hatching from its egg. What followed is fascinating and seldom seen.
https://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/album_v ... p?id=50715
The predator is thought to be a nymph of an Anthocorid bug.
Vince
Red Admiral larval predation video
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Vince Massimo
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Re: Red Admiral larval predation video
Gruesome, but fascinating all the same, Vince.