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Monarch parasite? (1 Viewer)

IamFof

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England
Hi guys
Just been reviewing some of my older images.
In this pic, taken in Queensland, Aus. back in 2011, I have just noticed the 3 white objects on the caterpillar. Don't know how I have missed them previously.
Would I be correct in assuming that these are some form of exoparasite? If so, any idea as to what.
Feeding on Gomphocarpus physocarpus (African milkweed).
TIA
Fof
 

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