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#13284363

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284365

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284366

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284369

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284371

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284374

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284376

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284382

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284387

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284390

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13284397

7 February 2026

The caterpillar of the Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) is a significant pest of mango trees (Mangifera indica), known for causing notable defoliation as it feeds on mango leaves, reducing the plant's vigor. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia. The caterpillar has a bright green body with a yellowish-white, or sometimes blue, line down its back, covered in branched spines that help it blend into the leaf. Active primarily at night, the caterpillar lies flat along the center vein of a leaf to hide from predators, resembling a harmless plant structure. This caterpillar's ability to blend seamlessly with its environment is a specialized defense mechanism, while its feeding habits make it a notable subject in agricultural studies, especially in areas with significant mango cultivation. Here, a Common Baron butterfly (Euthalia aconthea) caterpillar takes shelter, camouflaged on a mango leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 29, 2025.

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#13274342

4 February 2026

Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) Is An Aroid Species Native To Mainland Southeast Asia, Now Widely Cultivated In Tropical And Temperate Regions Globally. Known As Arvi Or Kochu, It Is A High-value Root Crop In West Bengal, Especially In The 24-Paraganas And Nadia Districts. Taro Prefers Well-drained, Fertile Soil And Can Also Grow In Waterlogged Areas. The Young Leaves Are Used In Stews And Curries, While The Stalks Are Added To Stir-fries And Soups. Planting Occurs In February-March And June-July, With A Harvest After 8-10 Months. Taro Is A Nutritious Root Vegetable, Rich In Complex Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber, And Minerals Like Potassium, Magnesium, And Copper, Containing 70-80% Starch. A Farmer Carefully Is Cut Underground Corm (starchy Root/tuber) Of Taro Plant With Great Effort, Cleans And Cuts Them, And Then Uses Them To Boil With Rice In Woodburn Stove At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On On October 20, 2025. While Digging The Soil, Various Types Of Eartworm And Garden Snails Emerge One After Another.

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#13274343

4 February 2026

Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) Is An Aroid Species Native To Mainland Southeast Asia, Now Widely Cultivated In Tropical And Temperate Regions Globally. Known As Arvi Or Kochu, It Is A High-value Root Crop In West Bengal, Especially In The 24-Paraganas And Nadia Districts. Taro Prefers Well-drained, Fertile Soil And Can Also Grow In Waterlogged Areas. The Young Leaves Are Used In Stews And Curries, While The Stalks Are Added To Stir-fries And Soups. Planting Occurs In February-March And June-July, With A Harvest After 8-10 Months. Taro Is A Nutritious Root Vegetable, Rich In Complex Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber, And Minerals Like Potassium, Magnesium, And Copper, Containing 70-80% Starch. A Farmer Carefully Is Cut Underground Corm (starchy Root/tuber) Of Taro Plant With Great Effort, Cleans And Cuts Them, And Then Uses Them To Boil With Rice In Woodburn Stove At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On On October 20, 2025. While Digging The Soil, Various Types Of Eartworm And Garden Snails Emerge One After Another.

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#13274344

4 February 2026

Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) Is An Aroid Species Native To Mainland Southeast Asia, Now Widely Cultivated In Tropical And Temperate Regions Globally. Known As Arvi Or Kochu, It Is A High-value Root Crop In West Bengal, Especially In The 24-Paraganas And Nadia Districts. Taro Prefers Well-drained, Fertile Soil And Can Also Grow In Waterlogged Areas. The Young Leaves Are Used In Stews And Curries, While The Stalks Are Added To Stir-fries And Soups. Planting Occurs In February-March And June-July, With A Harvest After 8-10 Months. Taro Is A Nutritious Root Vegetable, Rich In Complex Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber, And Minerals Like Potassium, Magnesium, And Copper, Containing 70-80% Starch. A Farmer Carefully Is Cut Underground Corm (starchy Root/tuber) Of Taro Plant With Great Effort, Cleans And Cuts Them, And Then Uses Them To Boil With Rice In Woodburn Stove At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On On October 20, 2025. While Digging The Soil, Various Types Of Eartworm And Garden Snails Emerge One After Another.

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#13274345

4 February 2026

Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) Is An Aroid Species Native To Mainland Southeast Asia, Now Widely Cultivated In Tropical And Temperate Regions Globally. Known As Arvi Or Kochu, It Is A High-value Root Crop In West Bengal, Especially In The 24-Paraganas And Nadia Districts. Taro Prefers Well-drained, Fertile Soil And Can Also Grow In Waterlogged Areas. The Young Leaves Are Used In Stews And Curries, While The Stalks Are Added To Stir-fries And Soups. Planting Occurs In February-March And June-July, With A Harvest After 8-10 Months. Taro Is A Nutritious Root Vegetable, Rich In Complex Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber, And Minerals Like Potassium, Magnesium, And Copper, Containing 70-80% Starch. A Farmer Carefully Is Cut Underground Corm (starchy Root/tuber) Of Taro Plant With Great Effort, Cleans And Cuts Them, And Then Uses Them To Boil With Rice In Woodburn Stove At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On On October 20, 2025. While Digging The Soil, Various Types Of Eartworm And Garden Snails Emerge One After Another.

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