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Limenitis reducta
This rather large caterpillar was already dead when I found it, killed by the wasp's larvae before they turned into the white cocoons that cling to the caterpillar's body.
At the edge of a forest on the island of Korçula, Croatia.
I guess the caterpillar is a Saturnid, and the parasitic wasps Braconids. Any further specification would be appreciated.
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Thank you very much, Jopy & Bayucca.
Yes, Limenitis reducta.
Hi, Emily, caterpillar is butterfly Limenitis reducta or Southern white admiral, I can't help for parasitic wasp, don't know much about them.. :)