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Oecophylla smaragdina and Arhopala sp.

Lycaenid-Ant Interaction: Myrmecophily: Caterpillars of lycaenid butterflies have evolved specialized organs that secrete chemicals to feed and appease ants.

Surla, Goa, India.

Photo by Kalesh Sadasivan.