Sticky Caterpillar (Synchlora sp.)
Caterpillars of some species of emerald moths have a sticky substance on their bodies and adorn themselves with bits of flowers for camouflage.
Image of adult emerald moth here.
Monday, July 09, 2007
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Sticky Caterpillar (Synchlora sp.)
Caterpillars of some species of emerald moths have a sticky substance on their bodies and adorn themselves with bits of flowers for camouflage.
Image of adult emerald moth here.
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Gosh seeing this and reading how they "adorn" themselves with bits of flowers makes me ask: "How can anyone ever think other species have no intelligence?" Survival skills are just such a remarkable thing to observe. Great photo Marvin!!!
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