The host plants of this species almost always carry toxins known as Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and to deal with this the caterpillars have developed the capacity to metabolize a wide range of toxins using unique enzymes.
The host plants of this species almost always carry toxins known as Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. To deal with this the caterpillars have developed the capacity to metabolize a wide range of toxins using unique enzymes.