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Zesius chrysomallus
Larvae of Red spot has symbiotic relationship with large red ants. Red ants feed on liquid exuded by the larvae and in turn are attended by them. The larva feeds on Cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale), Guava (Psidium guajava) Terminalia spp. Indian laburnum (Cassia fistula) and Loranthus spp.
dry zone shrub forest
Male
Spotted on Nov 23, 2014
Submitted on Nov 28, 2014
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